The antero-posterior radiograph above shows a fracture dislocation of the proximal humerus. The glenoid (G) and a large fragment of the greater tuberosity (T) are easily seen adjacent to the humeral head (H). Fracture dislocations require urgent orthopedic referral.
Modified with permission from: Robinson CM. Proximal humerus fractures. In: Rockwood and Green's Fractures in Adults, 7th ed, Bucholz RW, Court-Brown CM, Heckman JD, Tornetta P (Eds), Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia 2010. Copyright © 2010 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
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