Arthroscopic treatment of acute greater tuberosity fractures of the humerus
He, Y.-h.; Zhao, J.-z.; Huangfu, X.-q.; Liu, W.-x.; Zhu, Y.; Yang, X.-g.
Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi 90(21): 1494-1496
2010
ISSN/ISBN: 0376-2491 PMID: 20973223 Document Number: 643975
To study the outcome in the arthroscopic treatment of acute greater tuberosity fractures. Twelve cases with acute great tuberosity fractures received reduction with arthroscopic treatment from August 2006 to December 2007. There were 7 males and 5 females. Eight cases were on left side and 4 on right side. The patients were operated at a mean age of 38 years old (range: 2745). The fractured fragments in displacements were greater than 5 mm. X-ray film and Constant score were used to evaluate the post-operative outcome. Three hollowed threaded screws with a washer were used to fix the big fractured fragments. The post-operative follow-up was a mean of 18 months (range: 14-33). The fracture fixations were excellent and bone union occurred. The patients received a mean Constant score of 92 (86-100) at the last follow-up. Arthroscopic treatment of acute greater tuberosity fractures is quite efficacious.