Arthroscopic-Assisted Reduction and Percutaneous External Fixation of a Displaced Intra-articular Glenoid Fracture

• Published in: Arthroscopy Vol. 15; no. 2; pp. 211 - 214
• Main Authors: Carro, L.Perez, Nuñez, M.Perez, Llata, J.I.Echevarria
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Philadelphia, PA Elsevier Inc 01-03-1999; Elsevier
• Subjects: Adult; Arthroscopy; Arthroscopy—Glenoid—Fracture; Biological and medical sciences; Endoscopy; External Fixators; Fracture Fixation; Humans; Male; Medical sciences; Orthopedic surgery; Shoulder Fractures - diagnostic imaging; Shoulder Fractures - surgery; Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases; Tomography, X-Ray Computed; Arthroscopy—Glenoid—Fracture; Human; Endoscopic surgery; Open reduction; Shoulder joint; Diseases of the osteoarticular system; Fracture; Trauma; Percutaneous route; Case study; Orthopedic surgery; Arthroscopy; Fixation; Treatment; Shoulder; External; Adult; Bone; Technique
• ISSN: 0749-8063; 1526-3231
• DOI: 10.1053/ar.1999.v15.015021

Arthroscopic reduction and percutaneous external fixation is a well-known technique for treating selected fractures. This is the first report of a method of treating intra-articular glenoid rim fracture using shoulder arthroscopy and percutaneous external fixation. The surgical trauma associated with open operative treatment of these fractures can be minimized using minimally invasive techniques under arthroscopic control. This technique not only allows for anatomic reduction with minimal surgical trauma but provides a valid diagnostic and treatment alternative for associated injuries. Arthroscopic reduction and percutaneous external fixation yielded excellent results with no complications. The authors describe the principles of the procedure and discuss its advantages compared with traditional surgery.
Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, Vol 15, No 2 (March), 1999: pp 211–214