Acromial impression fracture of the greater tuberosity with massive rotator cuff tear: this need not be a nightmare!
An avulsion fracture of the greater tuberosity of the humerus with associated rotator cuff tear is rare. The authors describe the unusual case of a shoulder injury with an isolated, displaced greater tuberosity fracture associated with a massive rotator cuff tear. Due to the rotator cuff dysfunction, this patient presented with significant functional loss.
Department of T&O, Homerton University Hospital, Homerton, London, UK. amrfahmy@doctors.org.uk
Amr
A
Fahmy
Nick
N
Antonakopoulos
Amer
A
Khan
D000174:Acromion / Q000293:injuries*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D017006:Rotator Cuff / Q000601:surgery; D000070636:Rotator Cuff Injuries; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery