Bucket Handle Type Fracture of the Glenoid

doi:2003.6.1.80

Clin Shoulder Elb > Volume 6(1); 2003 > Article

Journal of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society 2003;6(1):80-84.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5397/CiSE.2003.6.1.080 Published online June 30, 2003.

Bucket Handle Type Fracture of the Glenoid

Sang-Jin Shin, M.D., Sung-Jae Kim, M.D.*, Ho-Jung Kang, M.D.*

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine*

Bucket Handle양상의 관절와 골절 - 증례보고 -

신상진, 김성재, 강호정

국립의료원 정형외과, 연세대학교 의과대학 정형외과학교실*

Abstract

We report a patient with an anterior dislocation of the shoulder with uncommon bucket handle type fracture of the anterior glenoid fossa with intact glenoid labrum. The fracture fragment was displaced into the posterior aspect of the glenohumeral joint resulting in prevention of reduction of the shoulder. Excellent fixation was obtained with suture anchors and bioabsorbable interfragmentary screws. This allowed stable range of motion exercises, optimizing the patient’s functional outcome.

Key Words: glenoid fossa fracture, anterior dislocation, shoulder