Information for professionals

Overview: Fracture-dislocations of the shoulder are rare but serious injuries that can lead to long-term disability if not treated promptly and correctly. These injuries require immediate intervention, especially in cases involving displaced or complex fractures. What are Fracture-Dislocations of the Shoulder? These injuries involve both a fracture of the shoulder

Overview: Coracoid fractures are rare injuries often associated with other shoulder injuries like AC joint dislocations or fractures of the scapula, clavicle, and humerus. What is the Coracoid Process? The coracoid process is a small bony projection on the scapula (shoulder blade). Causes of Coracoid Fractures: Direct Trauma: Such as a

Overview: Periprosthetic glenoid fractures are rare but significant complications during shoulder arthroplasty (joint replacement surgery). What are Periprosthetic Glenoid Fractures? These fractures occur around the shoulder implants, either during or after shoulder arthroplasty. Causes of Periprosthetic Glenoid Fractures: Patient Factors: Osteoporotic bone, delayed procedures, and bone sclerosis. Technical Factors: Malpositioning of implants,

Overview: Glenoid fossa fractures are rare injuries usually resulting from high-energy trauma. Treatment depends on the fracture’s displacement and stability. What is the Glenoid Fossa? The glenoid fossa is the part of the scapula that forms the socket of the shoulder joint. Causes of Glenoid Fossa Fractures: High-Energy Trauma: Car accidents

Overview: Scapular fractures are rare and usually result from high-energy trauma. While most can be managed without surgery, certain fractures require surgical fixation to ensure proper healing and function. What are Scapula and Glenoid Fossa Fractures? Scapula: The shoulder blade, a flat bone connecting the upper arm to the collarbone. Glenoid

Overview: Periprosthetic humeral fractures occur around implanted hardware, such as after total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) or reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA). Proper assessment and treatment depend on the stability of the implant and the fracture pattern. What are Periprosthetic Humeral Fractures? These fractures happen around the shoulder implants, either during surgery

Overview: Diaphyseal humeral fractures are breaks in the middle section of the arm bone. These fractures occur from both high-energy trauma in younger people and low-energy falls in older adults. What is the Diaphyseal Humerus? The diaphyseal humerus is the long, middle part of the arm bone.     Causes

Overview: Proximal humerus fractures are breaks in the upper part of the arm bone near the shoulder. They are common in young people with high-energy injuries and older adults with low-energy falls. What is the Proximal Humerus? The proximal humerus is the upper section of the arm bone that connects

Overview: Greater tuberosity fractures are breaks in the upper part of the humerus (arm bone) and often occur due to trauma or repetitive stress, especially in active individuals or athletes. What is the Greater Tuberosity? The greater tuberosity is a bony prominence on the humerus where important shoulder muscles attach.