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Review
. 2017 Jul 28;5(2):127-130.
doi: 10.1055/s-0037-1603675. eCollection 2017 Jun.

Arthroscopic Reduction with Endobutton Fixation for Glenoid Fracture

Ettore Taverna  1 , Vincenzo Guarrella  1 , Michael Thomas Freehill  2 , Guido Garavaglia  3
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Review

Arthroscopic Reduction with Endobutton Fixation for Glenoid Fracture

Ettore Taverna et al. Joints. .

Abstract

Glenoid rim fractures, accompanied by acute glenohumeral dislocation or subluxation usually results in persistent instability. 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. The most anatomic method for addressing an acute glenoid rim lesion is a reduction (either open or arthroscopic) and internal fixation. We are reporting a case of arthroscopic reduction and fixation of a glenoid fracture utilizing Endobuttons with clinical and radiological results at 18 months follow-up.

Keywords: Endobutton; arthroscopy; fixation; fracture; glenoid; shoulder dislocation.

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Preoperative CT scan and 3D reconstruction. 3D, three-dimensional; CT, computed tomography.
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Postoperative CT scan and 3D reconstruction at 6 months. 3D, three-dimensional; CT, computed tomography.
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