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Xrays of Interest
AVN
AVN with Pop Can subchondral lucency "crescent sign"
If palpated during surgery, the condral bone will pop in and out like the side of an aluminum can
Acromial Fracture
Inverted Ball and Socket Shoulder
Fusion
Adhesive Capsulitis in inferior capsule - note thickened tissue.