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Anterior shoulder dislocation with fracture of greater tuberosity of humeral head

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Trauma.

Patient Data

Age: young adult

The humeral head is seen inferior to the coracoid process of the scapula. Fracture of greater tuberosity of the humeral head also is noted.

Case Discussion

The most common type of shoulder dislocation is anterior.

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