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
glenoid - fracture - fixation - arthroscopy - Endobutton - shoulder dislocation
