Isolated Fracture of the Greater Tuberosity: Prediction of Superior and Posterior Fracture Displacement on Plain Radiographs.

Background: Isolated fractures of the greater tuberosity represent up to 20% of all proximal humeral fractures. Conservative and surgical treatment strategies are reported. Fracture displacement on radiographs is a key factor in treatment decisions, but the accuracy of measurement methods can limit this process.

[Review of common shoulder and elbow pathologies in athletes].

Sport participation in Switzerland is steadily growing, with 8% sustaining injuries while practicing. Most popular sports include hiking, cycling, swimming, alpine skiing, and fitness. Thirty percent of shoulder injuries in urban areas are sport-related, mainly from football, cycling, and alpine skiing.

Arthroscopic lateral collateral ligament imbrication of the elbow: short-term clinical results.

Introduction: Chronic posterolateral rotatory instability (PLRI) of the elbow results from an insufficient lateral collateral ligament (LCL) complex. Arthroscopic LCL imbrication may prove a minimally invasive alternative to open lateral ulnar collateral ligament (LUCL) reconstruction with a quicker rehabilitation. The purpose of this study is to analyze the validity of a modified arthroscopic imbrication technique.