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Arthroscope-assisted reduction of humeral head impression fracture: a case report
Takuma Kachi1, Hitoshi Shitara1, Tsuyoshi Ichinose1
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan.
Abstract:
We experienced a case of humeral head impression fracture accounting for approximately 20% of the anterior articular surface. Open reduction and internal fixation of the proximal humeral fracture combined with arthroscope-assisted reduction and internal fixation of the humeral head impression fracture were performed, and good clinical and radiographic outcomes were obtained. Untreated impression fracture may be a potential risk for subluxation or osteoarthritis. However, our arthroscopic approach is minimally invasive and allows for the prevention of these risks.
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