Isolated avulsion fracture of the lesser tubercle of the humerus in children.


Published online: Dec 27 1994

J C Le Huec, T Schaeverbeke, M Moinard, M Kind, D Chauveaux, and A Le Rebeller.

Department of Orthopedics, C.H.U. De Bordeaux, France.

Abstract

Isolated avulsion fracture of the lesser tuberosity of the humerus has been reported in few instances. We present a case in a 15-year-old boy who was injured 2 years earlier. Clinical, radiological and interoperative findings are presented and discussed.

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