SAQ 1217 – Shoulder injury after a fall with X-rays

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A 16-year-old presents with increasing pain in his left shoulder after falling at home two days ago. The shoulder X-rays taken at triage are shown below.

AP shoulder X-ray after fall
AP shoulder X-ray.
Axillary shoulder X-ray after fall
Axillary shoulder X-ray.

Describe the abnormalities seen.

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What are the likely mechanisms of this injury?

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What clinical features suggest this diagnosis?

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How would you manage this patient?

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