Abstract | PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the early clinical outcomes of arthroscopic treatment of avulsion or comminuted fractures of the greater tuberosity (GT) using a modified suture-bridge technique. METHODS: Between February 2013 and November 2015, 14 patients with displaced or comminuted fractures of GT were arthroscopically treated using a modified suturebridge technique. Displacement of the GT fragments was > 3 mm in any plane. An analysis of follow-up results including the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) shoulder scale; the shoulder index of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES); the simple shoulder test (SST); and shoulder range of motion (ROM), is presented. RESULTS: Mean duration of follow up is 18.9 months (range, 6-30). Mean age of patients was 62.9 years (range, 49-74). Postoperatively, the outcomes were rated as excellent, good and fair in two, 11 and one patient, respectively based on the UCLA score. At the most recent follow-up, the average UCLA score increased to 32 points, the ASES score increased to 97.5 points, and the SST score increased to 11 points. Average forward flexion was 153.6°, average abduction was 158.6°, average external rotation in the neutral position was 38.6°, and internal rotation increased to the 12th thoracic vertebral level. CONCLUSION: Early follow-up outcomes of the arthroscopic modified suture-bridge technique used for avulsion or comminuted GT fractures are promising. The technique can be used as one of the therapeutic modalities for GT fractures.
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Authors | RenLong Li, Ming Cai, Kun Tao |
Journal | International orthopaedics
(Int Orthop)
Vol. 41
Issue 6
Pg. 1257-1263
(06 2017)
ISSN: 1432-5195 [Electronic] Germany |
PMID | 28401278
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Aged
- Arthroscopy
(methods)
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Fracture Fixation
(methods)
- Fractures, Comminuted
(surgery)
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Range of Motion, Articular
- Recovery of Function
- Shoulder Fractures
(surgery)
- Shoulder Joint
(surgery)
- Suture Techniques
(adverse effects)
- Sutures
- Treatment Outcome
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