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===Findings===
===Findings===
===Pearls and Pitfalls===


==Shoulder Dislocation==
==Shoulder Dislocation==

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Background

  • U/S can demonstrate joint effusions and aid in diagnostic procedures
  • Shoulder dislocations can be found with SN and SP nearing 100% in both diagnosis and assessing reduction[1]

Joint Effusion

Images

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Abnormal

Instructions

Findings

Pearls and Pitfalls

Shoulder Dislocation

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Normal

Abnormal

Instructions

Findings

Pearls and Pitfalls

See Also

External Links

Sources

  1. Abbasi, S, et al. Diagnostic Accuracy of Ultrasonographic Examination in the Management of Shoulder Dislocation in the Emergency Department. Annals of Emergency Medicine. 2013; 62(2):170–175.