Intraoperative Considerations
Fig. 15.1 The patient is positioned on a standard operating table in the 45° beach-chair position. A simple arm support is used to keep the arm in neutral position of…
Non-operative Management of Proximal Humerus Fractures
Fig. 14.1 Radiographs of a 3-part proximal humerus fracture. (a, b) AP, and scapular Y views on presentation to the emergency room. (c, d) AP and scapular Y views of…
Special Imaging
Fig. 7.1 Radiographs in a-p (a) and lateral (b) view of a 74 year old patient who fell onto his left shoulder showing a multi-part fracture of the proximal humerus…
Fracture Dislocation of the Humeral Head
Fig. 9.1 True-ap view and y-view of a left shoulder joint showing an anterior dislocation of the humeral head along with an at least 2-part fracture of the humeral head…
Osteoporosis and BMD of the Proximal Humerus
Fig. 12.1 Anatomic reduction of osteopenic dislocated Neer type 4 impacted varus fracture of the proximal humerus with precontoured low profile fixed-angle locking plate and rotator cuff suture fixation Delayed…
Plain Imaging
Fig. 6.1 True-ap view of a right shoulder joint. Normal findings (Reprinted with permission from Lehrbuch der röntgendiagnostischen Einstelltechnik, 6th edition, 2008) Axial View Usually the axial view is performed…
Periprosthetic Complications
Fig. 28.1 The left image shows radiographic results 3 months after shoulder arthroplasty. The right radiograph of the right shoulder 5 years post surgery shows a high non-anatomical seat of…
Classifications
Fig. 8.1 Neer classification (Reprinted with permission from Neer [2]) Group II includes a displacement of the articular-segment at the anatomical neck without separation of one or both tuberosities (see…
Complication Management (AVN)
Fig. 25.1 (a) AP X-ray of a right shoulder after ORIF of a 3 part fracture of a 65 year old woman. (b) AP X-ray of the same patient 5…
