injuries and poisoning
Shoulder Sprains
Diagnosis of Shoulder Sprains
X-rays X-rays of the collarbone are taken on both sides of the body. X-rays help doctors determine how severe the sprain is by showing how far apart the bones of the joint are. Based on these findings, doctors classify the joints into types: Type I: The sprain is minor, and bones of the joint (collarbone and shoulder blade) remain in place. This type is the least severe. Type II: The bones in the joint are partly out of position (called subluxation). Types III through VI: The bones of the joint are completely separated. These types are shoulder separations. 