Humeral greater tuberosity avulsion fracture

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Left shoulder trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Female
  • non-displaced avulsed cortical bone of the greater tuberosity of the left humerus at the attachment of the supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendons associated with underlying bone marrow edema/bruise

  • supraspinatus tendon footprint fibers and infraspinatus tendon superior fibers show abnormal intrasubstance increased fluid signal related to tendinosis

  • subacromial/subdeltoid bursal effusion

Case Discussion

Humeral greater tuberosity avulsion fracture after trauma.

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