Injuries Associated with Anterior Dislocations.

Last updated Tuesday, February 01, 2005

Figure 4

Figure 5

Fractures

Types of fractures

Fractures of the glenoid (see figure 4), humeral head, and tuberosities (see figure 5) may accompany traumatic dislocations. A CT scan may be helpful in determining the degree of posterior displacement of fractures.

It is important to seek evidence of a non-displaced humeral neck fracture on the pre-reduction radiographs, lest this fracture be displaced during attempted closed reduction. (Ferkel et al, 1984)

Other fractures, such as of the coracoid process, may be associated with glenohumeral dislocations. (Benechetrit and Friedman, 1979; Wong-Pack et al, 1980)

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