Refers to an injury in which the distal clavicle is uslaly displaced superiorly. This injury most commonly is caused by a fall and is more common in children than in adults. No exposure factor adjustments nessecary.
Injury of the anteroinferior aspect of the glenoid labrum. This type of injury is often caused by anterior dislocation of the proximal humerus. Repeated dislocation may result in a small avulsion fracture in the anteroinferior region of the glenoid rim. No exposure factor adjustments necessary.
A compression fracture of the articular surface of the posterolateral aspect of the humeral head that is often associated with an anterior dislocation of the humeral head. No exposure factor adjustments necessary.
Traumatic removal of the humeral head from the glenoid cavity. Of shoulder dislocations, 95% are anterior, in which the humeral head is projected anterior to the glenoid cavity. No exposure factor adjustments necessary.
Impingement of the greater tuberosity and soft tissues on the coracoacromial ligamentous and osseous arch, generally during abduction of the arm. No exposure factor adjustments necessary.
The acromioclavicular joint and glenohumeral joints are well aligned; there are moderate osteoarthritic changes involving the glenohumeral joint and the acromioclavicular joint. There is a loss of the subacromial space, suggesting subacromial impingement.
A disability of the shoulder joint that is caused by chronic inflammation in and around the joint. It is characterized by pain and limiation of motion. Idiopathic means unknown cause. No exposure factor adjustments necessary.
***Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis all require a decrease in exposure factors. All other clincal indications do not require a change in exposure factors.