Arthroscopically Assisted Reduction and Internal Fixation of a Displaced Posterior Glenoid Fracture: A Case Report. Issue 4 (October 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Goss, David A.; Persinger, Freddie; Triplet, Jacob J.; Taylor, Benjamin C.; Long, Nathaniel
• Is Part Of: JBJS case connector. Volume 7:Issue 4(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-10
• Subjects: Orthopedic surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Orthopedic surgery -- Periodicals; Orthopedics; Orthopedic Procedures; Orthopedic surgery; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.7
• DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.16.00166
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2160-3251

Abstract

Abstract : Case: We report the successful use of arthroscopy for reduction and internal fixation of a posterior glenoid fracture in a 62-year-old man 5 days following a skiing accident. Additionally, we review the technique utilized for successful fixation of this rare fracture, and we report the postoperative return of function. Conclusion: Arthroscopically facilitated fixation of glenoid fractures has been reported in the literature with excellent clinical outcomes. However, arthroscopic reduction and screw fixation of a posterior intra-articular glenoid fracture (Ideberg type Ib), to our knowledge, has not been previously published. The unique benefits of arthroscopic screw fixation are discussed.