Presentation
Alleged fall 15 days ago.
Patient Data
Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Shoulder sonography greater tuberosity fracture
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Abrupt discontinuity of the right bony cortex between the greater tubercle and the rest of the right humerus. Subtle fluid adjacent to the fracture, compared with the left side.
From the case:
Shoulder sonography greater tuberosity fracture
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Fracture of the greater tubercle of the right humerus.
From the case:
Shoulder sonography greater tuberosity fracture
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Subdeltoid - subacromial bursal effusion noted (arrow) adjacent to the fracture.
Case Discussion
Fracture of greater tuberosity of the right humerus. Intact cuff noted. Effusion present in subdeltoid - subacromial bursa.