[Isolated traumatic rupture of the subscapular muscle tendon as an adolescent injury].
BACKGROUND
Until now no case of a traumatic tear of the subascapularis muscle in children was described in the German speaking literature. Using the example of 2 cases of a 12 and 14 year boys youth history, clinic, diagnostics and therapy will be presented.


METHODS
The accident happened in extension and external rotation of the arm without dislocation. Beside the complete tear of the SCP-tendon in one case an accompanying expanded humeral flake fracture at the minor tuberosity was found. Under protection of the epiphysis line the refixation was performed using suture anchors.


RESULTS
The post-operative control after 12 months showed a complete tendon healing, no arthritis or delayed bony ingrowth with return to full activity.


CONCLUSIONS
Isolated traumatic SCP-tears can be occur also in young patients. As major consequence, it is necessary to perform a thorough clinical examination with additional apparative diagnostics (Sonography, MRI). This way, this rare but important lesion can be detected early and lead to adequate surgery without any delay.
Lehmann
L J
LJ
Zentrum für Schulter und Ellenbogenchirurgie, ATOS-Klinik Heidelberg. lars.lehmann@surfeu.de
Engel
G B
GB
Lichtenberg
S
S
Habermeyer
P
P
D000293:Adolescent; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D017006:Rotator Cuff / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D000070636:Rotator Cuff Injuries; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*