Publication

Osteochondral Shearing Fracture of the Humeral Head Associated with Traumatic Anterior Shoulder Dislocation: A Case Report

Journal Paper/Review - Jul 15, 2021

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Citation
Spross C, Farei-Campagna J, Gerhard P, Jost B, Yates P, Lam L. Osteochondral Shearing Fracture of the Humeral Head Associated with Traumatic Anterior Shoulder Dislocation: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect 2021; 11
Type
Journal Paper/Review (English)
Journal
JBJS Case Connect 2021; 11
Publication Date
Jul 15, 2021
Issn Electronic
2160-3251
Brief description/objective

CASE
Osteochondral shearing fracture of the humeral head after an anterior shoulder dislocation is a condition that has rarely been reported in literature. We report a case of a large posteriorly located fragment of such a fracture in a 23-year-old man. We performed open reduction and internal fixation with resorbable pins through a deltopectoral approach and subscapularis tenotomy.

CONCLUSION
In our case of a large osteochondral fracture of the posterior humeral head, treatment by open reduction and internal fixation showed an excellent radiographic result at 1 year and clinical result up to 5 years postoperatively.