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TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Rotator cuff avulsion fracture
Definitions
- Fracture through base of greater tuberosity (GT)
- Isolated: Usually after fall
- Associated with other injuries
- Humeral head/neck fracture
- After glenohumeral dislocation
- Fracture through base of greater tuberosity (GT)
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
CLINICAL ISSUES
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Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
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Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Mutch J et al: A new morphological classification for greater tuberosity fractures of the proximal humerus: validation and clinical implications. Bone Joint J. 96-B(5):646-51, 2014
- Park SE et al: Arthroscopic management of occult greater tuberosity fracture of the shoulder. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 24(4):475-82, 2014
- Mutch J et al: Accurate measurement of greater tuberosity displacement without computed tomography: validation of a method on plain radiography to guide surgical treatment. J Orthop Trauma. 28(8):445-5, 2013
- Gallo RA et al: Defining the relationship between rotator cuff injury and proximal humerus fractures. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 458:70-7, 2007
- Green A et al: Isolated fractures of the greater tuberosity of the proximal humerus. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 12(6):641-9, 2003
- Mason BJ et al: Occult fractures of the greater tuberosity of the humerus: radiographic and MR imaging findings. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 172(2):469-73, 1999
- Zanetti M et al: MR imaging for traumatic tears of the rotator cuff: high prevalence of greater tuberosity fractures and subscapularis tendon tears. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 172(2):463-7, 1999
- Reinus WR et al: Fractures of the greater tuberosity presenting as rotator cuff abnormality: magnetic resonance demonstration. J Trauma. 44(4):670-5, 1998
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Rotator cuff avulsion fracture
Definitions
- Fracture through base of greater tuberosity (GT)
- Isolated: Usually after fall
- Associated with other injuries
- Humeral head/neck fracture
- After glenohumeral dislocation
- Fracture through base of greater tuberosity (GT)
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Mutch J et al: A new morphological classification for greater tuberosity fractures of the proximal humerus: validation and clinical implications. Bone Joint J. 96-B(5):646-51, 2014
- Park SE et al: Arthroscopic management of occult greater tuberosity fracture of the shoulder. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 24(4):475-82, 2014
- Mutch J et al: Accurate measurement of greater tuberosity displacement without computed tomography: validation of a method on plain radiography to guide surgical treatment. J Orthop Trauma. 28(8):445-5, 2013
- Gallo RA et al: Defining the relationship between rotator cuff injury and proximal humerus fractures. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 458:70-7, 2007
- Green A et al: Isolated fractures of the greater tuberosity of the proximal humerus. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 12(6):641-9, 2003
- Mason BJ et al: Occult fractures of the greater tuberosity of the humerus: radiographic and MR imaging findings. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 172(2):469-73, 1999
- Zanetti M et al: MR imaging for traumatic tears of the rotator cuff: high prevalence of greater tuberosity fractures and subscapularis tendon tears. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 172(2):463-7, 1999
- Reinus WR et al: Fractures of the greater tuberosity presenting as rotator cuff abnormality: magnetic resonance demonstration. J Trauma. 44(4):670-5, 1998
