Isolated avulsion fracture of lesser tuberosity of the humerus: Review of the literature and report of two cases.

ABSTRACT
- Two cases of acute isolated avulsion fracture of the lesser tuberosity of the humerus and their short-term outcome are presented with a review of previously reported cases. Open reduction and internal fixation was performed. Outcomes were excellent, and the patients regained their normal pain-free shoulder function 3 months after the operation. This was a Level IV study.

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Proximal Humerus Fractures Complications Missed posterior dislocation QID: 218119 (SBQ21SE.75)

QID 218119 (Type "218119" in App Search)

A 23-year-old firefighter falls from a ladder after being electrocuted by a live wire while doing practice drills on a firetruck. Radiographs of the right shoulder are shown in Figure A. Which of the following is particularly important to ascertain from the history or physical exam in the setting of this specific injury?

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Ability to maintain external rotation with the arm locked at the side

23/539

Anterior dislocation event

19/539

Numbness in the C8-T1 distribution of the affected extremity

40/539

Posterior dislocation event

83%

448/539

Weakness with empty can testing

6/539

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