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Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this study is to discuss the clinical implication
s of diagnosing a one-part greater tuberosity fracture on radiography and t
o describe associated rotator cuff findings on MR imaging.
CONCLUSION. One-part greater tuberosity fractures are traditionally treated
conservatively. Because clinical findings simulate those of rotator cuff a
bnormalities, some patients with missed or nonvisible fractures may be refe
rred for MR imaging for further examination. In our study, MR imaging revea
led no associated cuff abnormalities that required early surgery. Diagnosis
of such a fracture on radiography may obviate the need for unnecessary MR
imaging and arthroscopic surgery.