Arthroscopic Repair of a Displaced Tuberosity Fragment After Proximal Humerus Locking Plate Fixation: A Case Report

Locking plate fixation of proximal humerus fractures is known to have high complication rates. Even a technically well-performed surgery can be subject to loss of reduction, which can lead to an adverse functional outcome for the patient. In this case report, we describe a patient who underwent open reduction and internal fixation of a proximal humerus fracture complicated by delayed loss of reduction of a greater tuberosity fragment that was revised using arthroscopic techniques.

Arthroscopic repair of displaced greater tuberosity fragments after failed locking plate fixation of proximal humerus fractures can lead to good functional outcomes at 1-year follow-up.