Isolated avulsion fracture of the lesser tubercle of the humerus in children.
Isolated avulsion fracture of the lesser tuberosity of the humerus has been reported in few instances. We present a case in a 15-year-old boy who was injured 2 years earlier. Clinical, radiological and interoperative findings are presented and discussed.
Department of Orthopedics, C.H.U. De Bordeaux, France.
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Le Huec
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Schaeverbeke
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Moinard
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Kind
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Chauveaux
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Le Rebeller
D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012784:Shoulder Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery