Dear pat0,

Although it's kind of late that I reply to your post, I would like, firstly, to wish you get better soon and, secondly, to tell you my opinion about your injury.

First of all, no one can make a diagnosis online, since a face-to-face contact is mandatory in every case. I do think, though, that according to signs, symptoms and every detail a professional has about an injury, can lead him/her to some or a conclusion, without making a definite diagnosis.

So, concerning the x-rays, it seems like there is or have been a subluxation or dislocation, as there is a wider space between scapula's (shoulder blade's) acromion and head of humerus bone (some have already mentioned this). Whether this was anterior, inferior etc, it had to be determined in combination with a different view x-ray. Finding the direction of the subluxation/dislocation would be of importance, although some would disagree. The position of the sternoclavicular joint (between the clavicle-horizontal long bone from the shoulder to your chest- and the sternum- vertical chest bone at the front) is not shown in the x-rays you have attached. It would be interesting to check its position. It is not very likely, according to your symptoms, to have had an injury (sprain, subluxation or dislocation) at this joint, but it would worth assessing it at least by palpation. This joint is of high importance during rehabilitation and should be assessed by your physio. Neurovascular structures should also be assessed, although 3 weeks after your injury make me guess that they are intact.

Taking into account your symptoms (pain, difficulty in motion, a 'pop' at shoulder flexion), there is definitely concomitant soft tissue involvement (sprain, strain, tear etc). An x-ray cannot tell anything about it, so clinical tests and maybe Wikipedia reference-linkMRI would give more details. Your shoulder seems like it is dislocated and put back on place often, which is not only painful but could also be dangerous for neurovascular tissues.

Therefore, you definitely have to visit another physician (firstly) and a physio (secondly) because reoccurrence of dislocation is not wanted. Medical diagnosis and physio assessment will help you recover quicker and safer.

I wish you again good and quick recovery. If you need more info, feel free to e-mail me.

Best wishes,
Ilias