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01-07-2017 | Shoulder
Arthroscopic management of lesser tuberosity osteochondroma causing impingement and subscapularis tear of the shoulder
Authors:
Jung Ryul Kim, Ju Hong Lee, Sung Il Wang
Published in:
Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy
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Issue 7/2017
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Abstract
Although the proximal humerus is a common site of osteochondroma, osteochondroma arising from the lesser tuberosity of the proximal humerus is rare. Because of the anatomy of the shoulder, mechanical impingement can occur via direct contact of the protruding lesser tuberosity against the glenoid rim or coracoid. In younger patients, this may cause isolated tearing of the subscapularis. In this study, is presented a rare case of osteochondroma on the lesser tuberosity that caused a subscapularis tear after shoulder impingement in a 34-year-old male. This case was managed using an arthroscopic approach. One year after the surgery, the patient had recovered a normal range of motion, with the resolution of impingement symptoms and the tearing of the subscapularis.
Level of evidence IV.