A combined fracture of the greater and lesser tuberosity with head shaft continuity in the proximal humerus.
We treated a combined fracture of the greater and lesser tuberosity with head shaft continuity in the proximal humerus. This case is impossible to classify in three of the classifications, the Neer classification, AO Müller classification, or Jakob classification. However, this case has been described as fracture types in two different categories in the Codman classification. Based on our experience with this case, we concluded that both the plain radiographs and the CT scans were necessary to make a correct diagnosis and classify the fractures of the proximal humerus.
Takase
Katsumi
K
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan. takase@tokyo-med.ac.jp
Shinmura
Koutaro
K
Yamamoto
Kengo
K
D001863:Bone Screws; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000145:classification* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed