Shoulder Dislocation

Investigations

Besides physically examining your shoulder, your doctor may order the following tests:

A Xray of the Left Shoulder showing normal anatomy
A Xray of the Left Shoulder showing normal anatomy
  • X-ray. An X-ray of your shoulder joint will show the dislocation and may reveal broken bones or other damage to your shoulder joint.
  • MRI. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses a magnetic field to create cross-sectional images of the body. These images help your doctor assess damage to the soft tissue structures around your shoulder joint.
Complications Risk Factors
13 June, 2010