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Elderly Woman with Shoulder Pain

Clinician Reviews. 2012 August;22(8):10
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The radiograph demonstrates significant osteopenia. In addition, there is a slightly impacted subcapital fracture of the humeral neck.

Orthopedics was consulted, and the patient was to be treated with nonoperative management. She was given a swathe for immobilization and comfort.