Fixation of the rotator cuff tendons for the greater tuberosity fracture of the humerus
https://doi.org/10.18019/1028-4427-2024-30-4-581-587
EDN: OEMXFS
Abstract
Introduction Strategical approaches to managing patients with a greater tuberosity fracture of the humerus are controversial and there are discussions about surgical treatment options. Nondisplaced fractures require no surgical management. Shoulder replacement can be indicated for the surgical treatment of proximal humeral fractures with limited function of the upper limb and difficulties in refixation of the rotator cuff tendons due to the peculiar anatomical location of the tendon fixation. Solution to this problem can improve the quality of life of patients with greater tuberosity fracture of the humerus.
The objective was to evaluate the treatment outcome of a patient with a greater tuberosity fracture of the humerus repaired with open refixation of the rotator cuff tendons and medialization of the border of the articular surface of the humerus.
Material and methods A 46-year-old patient presented with limited movements and severe pain in the left shoulder after humerus dislocation and a greater tuberosity fracture.
Results The condition was repaired with an open repair of the rotator cuff tendons and medialization of the border of the articular surface of the humerus. The patient reported neither pain nor limited movements in the left shoulder at the one-year follow-up.
Discussion Treatment options for patients with a greater tuberosity injury remains controversial. The effectiveness and results of organ-saving surgery have not been explored and require scientific evaluation using a larger cohort of patients.
Conclusion Excellent functional results were achieved in a patient with injury to the greater tuberosity using surgical refixation of the rotator cuff tendons and medialization of the cartilaginous surface.
About the Authors
A. A. Makovskiy
Moscow Clinical Scientific Center of A.S. Loginov
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Alexey A. Makovskiy — orthopaedic surgeon, junior researcher
Moscow
L. S. Shnayder
Moscow Clinical Scientific Center of A.S. Loginov
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Lev S. Shnayder — Candidate of Medical Sciences, orthopaedic surgeon
Moscow
E. S. Popravka
Moscow Clinical Scientific Center of A.S. Loginov
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Ekaterina S. Popravka — orthopaedic surgeon
Moscow
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Makovskiy A.A., Shnayder L.S., Popravka E.S. Fixation of the rotator cuff tendons for the greater tuberosity fracture of the humerus. Genij Ortopedii. 2024;30(4):581-587. https://doi.org/10.18019/1028-4427-2024-30-4-581-587. EDN: OEMXFS
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