Abstract
Although radiologists are likely familiar with basic fracture patterns around the
shoulder, certain fracture types in this area have particularly relevant and controversial
clinical management issues. These include proximal humeral fractures, in which conservative
management is favored but some patients receive surgical treatment; glenoid fractures
and Hill-Sachs lesions, in which surgery may be performed depending on the amount
of bone loss; and distal clavicular fractures, in which certain displaced fractures
have high rates of nonunion, but there is no clearly favored surgical technique. Knowledge
of the different clinical issues and surgical options can aid the radiologist in identifying
key imaging findings and creating a useful report.
Keywords
proximal humerus fracture - osseous Bankart lesion - Hill-Sachs lesion - distal clavicle
fracture
