West Point view (shoulder x-ray)

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis not applicable

Presentation

Follow-up anterior glenoid fracture.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

United anterior glenoid fracture. 

Case Discussion

West Point views are performed to view the anterior glenoid, in this case for follow-up of a fracture. 

Note how the glenoid is obliquely oriented, this is due to the glenoid being off-center

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