Hill-Sachs Lesion Mnemonics [NEVER FORGET AGAIN]

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I’ve developed a helpful mnemonic to remember the key aspects of the Hill-Sachs lesion: “HILLS”. This mnemonic reminds us that the lesion occurs on the Head of the humerus, is impacted against the glenoid, affects the lateral aspect of the humeral head, is a lesion or defect, and is seen in shoulder dislocations.

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By memorizing this simple mnemonic, medical and nursing students, as well as doctors worldwide, can confidently recognize and diagnose the Hill-Sachs lesion in their patients.

So whether you’re a medical student just starting out or an experienced doctor looking to refresh your knowledge, this post is for you. Let’s dive in!

Hill-Sachs Lesion Mnemonics : How To Remember For Exams ?

  • H – Head of the humerus
  • I – Impacted against the glenoid
  • L – Lateral aspect of the humeral head
  • L – Lesion or defect
  • S – Seen in shoulder dislocations

Mnemonic: “HILLS“

 

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Dr. Arin Nandi

Passionate About Medical Science & Helping Future Doctors Achieve Top Ranks In Medical Exams. He is professionally a dentist as well as a public health expert from JIPMER (1), (2)working in health department
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