Arthroscope-assisted reduction of humeral head impression fracture: a case report. Issue 11 (26th November 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kachi, Takuma; Shitara, Hitoshi; Ichinose, Tsuyoshi; Sasaki, Tsuyoshi; Hamano, Noritaka; Chikuda, Hirotaka
• Is Part Of: Journal of surgical case reports. Volume 2022:Issue 11(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-11-26
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 617.005
• DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjac476
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2042-8812

Abstract

Abstract: We experienced a case of humeral head impression fracture accounting for approximately 20% of the anterior articular surface. Open reduction and internal fixation of the proximal humeral fracture combined with arthroscope-assisted reduction and internal fixation of the humeral head impression fracture were performed, and good clinical and radiographic outcomes were obtained. Untreated impression fracture may be a potential risk for subluxation or osteoarthritis. However, our arthroscopic approach is minimally invasive and allows for the prevention of these risks.