Fractured shoulder. Coloured X-ray of a 3 year old boy's fractured shoulder. The humerus (upper arm bone,upper centre) articulates with the scapula (shoulder blade,upper right) to form a ball and joint socket. Above the scapula is the clavicle (collarbone),which articulates with the scapula. This injury was due to physical abuse. The bone will be immobilised,either externally,using a cast,or internally,using metal pins,to allow it to heal. It is important that a bone is correctly aligned if it is to heal properly and avoid future complication | |
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