Isolated avulsion fracture of lesser tuberosity of the humerus: Review of the literature and report of two cases.

Int J Shoulder Surg

Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Kocaeli University, School of Medicine, Kocaeli, Turkey.

Published: April 2011

Two cases of acute isolated avulsion fracture of the lesser tuberosity of the humerus and their short-term outcome are presented with a review of previously reported cases. Open reduction and internal fixation was performed. Outcomes were excellent, and the patients regained their normal pain-free shoulder function 3 months after the operation. This was a Level IV study.

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