Nonoperatively treated infraglenoid tubercle avulsion

Chin J Traumatol. 2014;17(5):301-4.

Abstract

Infraglenoid tubercle avulsion fractures are extremely rare injuries. We report a 38-year-old male with glenoid cavity fracture and infraglenoid tubercle avulsion of the left shoulder following a fall from bike. He refused surgery and was treated nonoperatively. Follow-up radiography and CT at 18 months revealed a malunited infraglenoid tubercle with signs of early glenohumeral osteoarthritis. He did not have shoulder instability or pain and had a fair-good functional outcome. There are no previously published data on the anatomic outcome of nonoperatively treated displaced infraglenoid tubercle avulsion fractures based on CT.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bicycling / injuries*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Scapula / injuries*
  • Shoulder Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Shoulder Fractures / therapy*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed