title: Unrecognized dislocations of the shoulder.
abstract: The missed anterior dislocation is not such a diagnostic trap given that the shoulder injury is brought to the attention of a physician. Any roentgenogram will determine the diagnosis and the appropriate treatment can be implemented. The presence of an associated cuff lesion may compromise the surgical results. Missed anterior dislocations may function slightly better overall than missed posterior dislocations.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010808:Physical Examination; D011859:Radiography; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy