[Arthroscopic treatment of acute greater tuberosity fractures of the humerus]
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Published on: July 5, 2011
Yao-hua He1, Jin-zhong Zhao, Xiao-qiao Huangfu
1Department of Orthopedics, Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai 200233, China. heyaohua@vip.163.com
Objective:
To study the outcome in the arthroscopic treatment of acute greater tuberosity fractures.
Methods:
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.
Results:
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.
Conclusion:
Arthroscopic treatment of acute greater tuberosity fractures is quite efficacious.
