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Arthroscopic refixation of a combined fracture of the greater and lesser tuberosity of the proximal humerus

Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy volume 21, pages 1171–1175 (2013)Cite this article

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Combined fractures of the greater and the lesser tuberosity are very rare injuries. This is a case report on arthroscopic treatment using suture anchors and one distal fixation screw. Clinical and radiographic follow-up showed recovery of active motion and consolidation of the fragments in anatomic positions. Level of evidence V.

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Pauly, S., Herrmann, S., Perka, C. et al. Arthroscopic refixation of a combined fracture of the greater and lesser tuberosity of the proximal humerus. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 21, 1171–1175 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-012-2033-3

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Keywords

  • Lesser tuberosity fracture
  • Greater tuberosity fracture
  • Avulsion fracture
  • Arthroscopic reconstruction
  • Suture anchor repair