Humeral greater tuberosity avulsion fracture

Case contributed by Bruno Di Muzio
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Left shoulder pain since a seizure episode.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Male

Left shoulder

x-ray

There is an avulsion fracture of the greater tuberosity at the site of supraspinatus attachment. The remainder of the bony structures are unremarkable.

Case Discussion

This case illustrates an avulsion fracture through the greater tuberosity after a fall in consequence of a seizure episode. 

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