Arthroscopic Management of Displaced Greater Tuberosity Fractures

Arthroscopic Management of Displaced Greater Tuberosity Fractures

Displaced greater tuberosity fractures of the humerus require anatomic reduction with stable fixation to optimize rotator cuff function and prevent subacromial impingement. A wide variety of surgical approaches and fixation constructs have been reported, largely with favorable results. Arthroscopic...

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Published in:Arthroscopy techniques (Amsterdam) Vol. 10; no. 4; pp. e1055 - e1060
Main Authors: Holt, Andrew M., Field, Larry D.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Netherlands Elsevier Inc 01-04-2021
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Summary:Displaced greater tuberosity fractures of the humerus require anatomic reduction with stable fixation to optimize rotator cuff function and prevent subacromial impingement. A wide variety of surgical approaches and fixation constructs have been reported, largely with favorable results. Arthroscopic management of these fractures allows excellent visualization with strong suture anchor fixation while minimizing soft tissue disruption, blood loss, and radiation exposure. The purpose of this article is to describe an arthroscopic technique for reduction and suture-anchor fixation of displaced greater tuberosity fractures. [Display omitted]
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ISSN:2212-6287
2212-6287
DOI:10.1016/j.eats.2020.12.006