Shoulder General Consideration
- Injury to the shoulder girdle is quite common. Fractures and dislocations can occur together or
in isolation and may involve individual or multiple structures.
- The most common injury to the shoulder is fracture of the clavicle. This injury often
occurs in children
and adolescents participating in athletic activities.
- Shoulder dislocation and AC joint separation are most common in middle age individuals, while elderly
individuals are most likely to suffer fractures of the proximal humerus.
- Injuries involving soft tissue and cartilage often require use of MRI or arthrography for diagnosis.
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