Arthroscopic Reduction and Internal Fixation of Proximal Humerus Greater Tuberosity Fracture

Arthroscopic Parachute Technique for Split-type Greater Tuberosity Fractures

Over the past years, several arthroscopic fixation procedures have been adopted for fractures of the greater tuberosity. Although they offer advantages over open approaches, especially for avulsion-type fixation, split-type fractures are usually treated with open reduction and internal fixation. However, suture constructs can result in a more reliable fixation system for multifragment or osteoporotic split-type fractures. Currently, the use of arthroscopic techniques in these more complex fractures is questionable due to inherent limitations of anatomic reduction and stability concerns. The authors report a technically simple and reproducible arthroscopic procedure based on anatomic, morphologic, and biomechanical concepts, which offers advantages over traditional open approaches or double-row arthroscopic techniques in the treatment of most split-type greater tuberosity fractures.

Traumatic Inferior Glenohumeral Dislocation Associated With Rotator Cuff Avulsion Fracture: Arthroscopic-Assisted Fixation: A Technical Note

Traumatic inferior glenohumeral dislocation with rotator cuff avulsion fracture rarely occurs and may cause chronic pain and diminished shoulder function. Several treatment options are available for this injury, such as open reduction internal fixation and arthroscopic-assisted reduction internal fixation. This technique describes a step-by-step technique to manage traumatic inferior glenohumeral dislocation with rotator cuff avulsion fracture using the simultaneous closed reduction procedure for traumatic inferior glenohumeral dislocation and the arthroscopic procedure with suture bridge technique for the treatment of rotator cuff avulsion fracture.

Fracture Avulsion of the Greater Tuberosity: Arthroscopic Transosseous Augmented Technique

The fracture avulsion of the greater tuberosity (GT) represents 2% of all humerus fractures, but the true incidence is likely to be higher, being challenging the initial diagnosis on radiograph. The fracture avulsion of the GT could have different treatments: nondisplaced or minimally displaced fractures are treated conservatively, whereas for displaced or comminuted fractures surgical treatment is preferred. The most important finding of this study is the employment of an all-arthroscopic transosseous augmented technique for the treatment of a displaced humeral GT fracture avulsion. This technique shows all the advantages of the transosseous fixation and arthroscopic approach.

Arthroscopic Reduction and Transosseous Suture Fixation of Avulsed Displaced Shoulder Greater Tuberosity Fracture

The results of conservative treatment of displaced proximal humerus fractures are not satisfactory. Open reconstruction and rigid internal fixation, as well as arthroscopic-assisted reduction and internal fixation, are possible in selected cases, mostly young patients. Older patients with osteoporotic, comminuted bone accounts for 70% of the cases. We present an arthroscopic reduction and transosseous suture fixation technique for osteoporotic patients with displaced 2-part greater tuberosity fractures of the proximal humerus. The technique reduces the upward and medially displaced greater tuberosity to its anatomic position and uses longitudinal, horizontal, or a mattress suture fixation as single or combined fixation (Natofix technique).