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Imaging Diagnosis of Shoulder Girdle Fractures

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The shoulder girdle is a frequently traumatized region of the skeleton. It is a complex structure comprised of several articulations and numerous ligaments, tendons, and muscles that suspend the upper extremity to the thorax and allow a tremendous range of motion. This chapter focuses on the patterns of fractures and dislocations in the shoulder with attention to important anatomic considerations, radiographic features, cross-sectional imaging, as well as characteristic postoperative appearances.

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Yu, J.S. (2019). Imaging Diagnosis of Shoulder Girdle Fractures. In: Bencardino, J. (eds) The Shoulder. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-06240-8_9

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