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CT scan images showing posteriorly displaced tuberosity fracture
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F1
The computerized tomography showed a partial fusion of the greater tuberosity which was displaced posteriorly and superiorly (Fig. 1).
Radiograph of the shoulder showing fusion of the tuberosity fragment at 2 years post re-fixation.
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F2
The greater tuberosity fixed with 3 cancellous screws (Fig. 2). The supraspinatus tear was repaired through the same approach using 5mm titanium anchor (Fig. 2).
Clinical photograph of the incision (A), and functional outcome of the patient at 2 years follow up (B & C)
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F3
Patient was able to do all manual work which he did before sustaining fracture (Fig. 3).