[Shoulder radiographic evaluation. Radiographic examination of shoulder and scapular girdle trauma (author's transl)].

The Shoulder Radiographic Evaluation ("Complet Radiologique de l'Epaule") is completed by four positions: Standard A-P, Axillary axial view, Profil of the scapula, A-P in arm abduction. This paper focuses on the radiographic examination of the components of scapular girdle and shoulder articular complex. Several positions are described as routine positions in trauma. This radiographic procedure is of helpful interest for clinical, therapeutic and forensic applications.