Isolated Displaced Fracture of the Lesser Tuberosity

The Annals of African Surgery

卷:11

John J¹  Oburu E² 

[1] Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Hairmyres Hospital, East Kilbride, UK;

[2] School of Medicine, University of Nairobi;

关键词: lesser tuberosity;    proximal humerus;    two-part fracture;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Isolated displaced fracture of the lesser tuberosity of the humerus is unusual. These injuries may be difficult to diagnose and can be easily missed. We present a 53 year old patient who sustained this injury and at initial evaluation it was missed. However, careful review of his X rays and CT Scans revealed the fracture. Fixation of the fracture was achieved with two cancellous screws. Diagnosis of this fracture will be aided by a high index of suspicion.

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