New Standards for Traumatic Shoulder Injury

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New Standards for Traumatic Shoulder Injury
 

– Reported, May 2, 2012

 

(Ivanhoe Newswire) – Traumatic shoulder injuries are one of the most frequently encountered musculoskeletal injuries treated in ER departments. A new study shows how radiologists can improve patient outcomes and more effectively identify these types of injuries

“The severities of shoulder injuries are often underestimated. Injuries can have significant consequences if not recognized and treated promptly. When radiologists understand the common mechanisms of primary shoulder injuries, they can more appropriately direct their attention to the most clinically significant associated secondary bony or soft tissue injuries,” Dr. Scott Sheehan, lead study author, was quoted as saying.

“Radiologists should have working knowledge of the treatment decision points for different types of shoulder injuries. Early detection of these injuries can ideally lead to improved timeliness of appropriate treatment and ultimately improved functional outcomes,” Dr. Sheehan was quoted as saying.

SOURCE: American Roentgen Ray Society