Acute Traumatic Shoulder Injuries

X-ray Positive

1. Shoulder Dislocation
2. Fracture
   1. Clavicle Fracture
   2. Humerus Shaft Fracture
   3. Scapular Fracture
3. AC Injury

X-ray Negativie

1. AC Injury, Type 1
2. Glenohumeral Instability
   1. -subluxation (separation) or dislocation (now reduced)
   2. -PE: pt holds arm close to body with unaffected hand
   3. Rx: F/U ortho
3. Rotator Cuff Injury
4. Biceps Tendon Rupture

See Also

• Shoulder (Tests)
• Shoulder (Chronic - Non-Trauma)
• Shoulder Dislocation
• Acromioclavicular Injuries

Source

8/07 DONALDSON (adapted from Miller, Mistry)