Arthroscopic Treatment of Greater Tuberosity Avulsion Fractures

Authors:

Peter J. Millett, M.D., M.Sc.a, Jonathan A. Godin, M.D., M.B.A.,a,b J. Christoph Katthagen, M.D.,a,b,c Erik M. Fritz, M.D.,a,b and Jonas Pogorzelski, M.D., M.H.B.A.,a,b

Abstract:

Isolated fractures of the greater tuberosity of the humerus are an uncommon and frequently missed diagnosis. Mistreated and unrecognized, these fractures can cause chronic pain and diminished shoulder range of motion and function. Operative treatment options include open reduction and internal fixation, as well as arthroscopic-assisted reduction and internal fixation. The purpose of this Technical Note is to describe a bridging arthroscopic technique for the treatment of bony avulsions of the supraspinatus tendon.

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About the Author: Peter Millett, MD

Pennsylvania native Peter J. Millett, M.D., M.Sc. is an internationally renowned sports orthopedic surgeon, researcher, and author with numerous patents for groundbreaking orthopedic and biologic innovations. As a partner at The Steadman Clinic, Dr. Millett has been consistently selected as one of the “Best Doctors in America” and has been ranked in the top 1% of Orthopaedic Surgeons by U.S. News and World Reports. Using advanced open and arthroscopic surgical techniques Dr. Millett focuses on restoring damaged joints, ligaments and bones in the shoulder, elbow and knee.

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