Arthroscopy Assisted Percutaneous Fixation of Ideberg Type Iii Glenoid Fractures.
BACKGROUND
Intra-articular glenoid fractures are extremely rare and may be associated with other injuries. Traditionally open reduction and internal fixation has been recommended in displaced intra-articular glenoid fractures. However open reduction is difficult and it may not be possible to address the associated intra-articular soft tissue injuries. A few reports of arthroscopic assisted fixation of these fractures have been recently published. We are reporting a case of Ideberg type 3 glenoid fracture and its treatment.


METHODS
We are presenting our case where a 52 year old man presented with Type 3 intra-articular glenoid fracture. The fracture was fixed percutaneously under simultaneous arthroscopic and fluoroscopic guidance.


CONCLUSIONS
Intra-articular glenoid fractures are uncommon and difficult to treat. Arthroscopy assisted percutaneous fixation technique can be a valuable adjunct for the surgeon in dealing with not only the fracture but also the associated soft-tissue injuries.
Department of Orthopedics, Father Muller Medical College Hospital, Mangalore - 575002, India.
Prashant
P
Acharya
Department of Orthopedics, Father Muller Medical College Hospital, Mangalore - 575002, India.
Bakul
B
Arora
Department of Orthopedics, Concetta Hospital, Kinnigoli, Mangalore- 575002, India.
Nelson
N
Pinto
Glenoid fracture; percutaneous; shoulderarthroscopy