Arthroscopic management of lesser tuberosity osteochondroma causing impingement and subscapularis tear of the shoulder
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DOI: 10.1007/s00167-017-4448-3
Abstract: AbstractAlthough the proximal humerus is a common site of osteochondroma, osteochondroma arising from the lesser tuberosity of the proximal humerus is rare. Because of the anatomy of the shoulder, mechanical impingement can occur via direct… read more here.
Keywords: tuberosity; lesser tuberosity; tear shoulder; subscapularis tear ... See more keywords
Humeral lesser tuberosity avulsion fractures — magnetic resonance imaging characteristics in the pediatric population
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DOI: 10.1007/s00247-021-04988-y
Abstract: Avulsion fractures of the humeral lesser tuberosity are rare injuries in skeletally immature patients and can pose a diagnostic challenge that often leads to delayed identification. To describe the demographics, mechanism of injury and magnetic… read more here.
Keywords: tuberosity avulsion; avulsion; avulsion fractures; lesser tuberosity ... See more keywords
Arthroscopic Fixation of Avulsion Fractures of the Lesser Tuberosity of the Humerus: Clinical Outcomes With a Mean 3.5-Year Follow-up
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DOI: 10.1177/23259671211029886
Abstract: Background: Avulsion fracture of the lesser tuberosity (AFLT) of the humerus has traditionally been treated with open reduction internal fixation using screw fixation. The clinical outcomes of arthroscopic repair with suture anchors remains unknown. Hypothesis:… read more here.
Keywords: fixation; clinical outcomes; avulsion; test ... See more keywords