2025年1月15日 · Proximal humerus fractures are common fractures often seen in older patients with osteoporotic bone following a ground-level fall on an outstretched arm. Diagnosis is made with orthogonal radiographs of the shoulder.

Isolated displaced greater tuberosity fractures are thought to occur in less than 2% of proximal humeral fractures, and are normally associated with anterior shoulder dislocations. The greater tuberosity fragment detaches with its attached rotator cuff and will characteristically have a longitudinal tear in the cuff between the supraspinatus ...

Fracture of the proximal humerus is a common injury often seen in older patients and one of the true osteoporotic fractures. Proximal humerus fracture (PHF) includes all fractures to the anatomical neck, surgical neck, greater tuberosity (GT), or lesser tuberosity, either isolated or …

• Review the principles of diagnosis and management of proximal humerus fractures • Review fracture classification schemes • Review decision making and treatment options • Review outcomes and evidence • Review available resources for further education pertaining to proximal humerus fractures

1 天前 · Isolated fractures of the greater tuberosity (GT) of the humerus account for approximately 18% of isolated proximal humerus fractures. 1 Controversy still exists regarding the best treatment algorithm for proximal humerus fractures, especially in the elderly patient, but a surgical treatment is generally needed for young patients with a displaced fracture. 2 The rationale of surgery is to ...

Proximal humerus fractures, occurring at the upper part of the humerus bone near the shoulder, are a common injury that can result from various types of trauma. ... This part of the upper arm bone includes several critical anatomical features, such as the surgical neck and greater tuberosity. The greater tuberosity, in particular, serves as an ...

2025年1月17日 · The greater tuberosity is the prominent area of bone at the top of the humerus and is the attachment for the two large, powerful rotator cuff muscles – supraspinatus and infraspinatus. ... Isolated displaced greater tuberosity fractures are thought to occur in less than 2% of proximal humeral fractures, and are normally associated with ...

When greater tuberosity fractures are significantly displaced and allowed to heal without anatomic reduction, they can lead to impingement. This article will review greater tuberosity anatomy and function, as well as the clinical presentation and multimodality imaging findings of greater tuberosity fractures.

Isolated greater tuberosity (GT) fractures typically occur in younger patients following high-energy trauma compared to humeral neck fractures. Surgical treatment is indicated when superior displacement is > 5 mm. This study aimed to assess the complications and long-term outcomes of surgically-treated GT fractures.

2018年2月16日 · Isolated greater tuberosity fractures of the proximal humerus may have subtle findings on imaging and may be not detected on radiographs. Close examination of the greater tuberosity on the AP external and Grashey views can improve detection of this injury.