Anterior shoulder dislocation

Case contributed by Fadi Ali
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Young patient presented with pain and unable to move his shoulder after falling down

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

The right humeral head is dislocated anteriorly and inferiorly in relation to the glenoid labrum.

Case Discussion

Anterior shoulder dislocation is the most common type of dislocation and usually results from forced abduction, external rotation, and extension.

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