Isolated Avulsion Fracture of the Lesser Tuberosity of the Humerus: A Case Report.
10.12671/jkfs.2014.27.1.72
- Author:
Tae Ho KIM
1
;
Ki Do HONG
;
Sung Sik HA
;
Jae Chun SIM
;
Min Chul SUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sahmyook Medical Center, Seoul, Korea. oskimth@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Humerus;
Lesser tuberosity;
Avulsion fracture
- MeSH:
Arm;
Humerus*;
Muscles;
Shoulder;
Sutures
- From:Journal of the Korean Fracture Society
2014;27(1):72-76
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Isolated avulsion of the lesser tuberosity of the humerus is a rare injury. The mechanism of injury is the avulsion of the lesser tuberosity from forced contractions of the subscapularis muscle when the arm is forced into an externally rotated position on shoulder abduction. Authors report a case for isolated avulsion of the lesser tuberosity of the humerus which was treated with open reduction and transosseous suture fixation, as well as a view of the literature.
