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5 Aug 2018
A 58 year old male presents to the ER complaining of pain and inability to move his left arm. 2 hours prior to presentation, he tripped while playing golf and fell on his arms. Physical examination revealed abduction and numbness on lateral aspect of arm, loss of normal shoulder curvature, and a moving lump below his left clavicle. Patient was immediately sent for x-ray.
1) the shoulder joint is what type of joint?
2)what is the most likely diagnosis?
3)what is thr clinical significance of the shoulder joint anatomy?
4)explain the etiology of his arm numbness.
A 58 year old male presents to the ER complaining of pain and inability to move his left arm. 2 hours prior to presentation, he tripped while playing golf and fell on his arms. Physical examination revealed abduction and numbness on lateral aspect of arm, loss of normal shoulder curvature, and a moving lump below his left clavicle. Patient was immediately sent for x-ray.
1) the shoulder joint is what type of joint?
2)what is the most likely diagnosis?
3)what is thr clinical significance of the shoulder joint anatomy?
4)explain the etiology of his arm numbness.
Tod ThielLv2
7 Aug 2018
