Reconstruction surgery of intra-articular scapular fracture nonunion: a case report and literature review

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The Role of Arthroscopy in Contemporary Glenoid Fossa Fracture Fixation

“…The open reduction and internal fixation of glenoid fossa fractures may be complicated in approximately 9% to 18% of operated cases according to the extent of the applied surgical exposure [12]. Heterotopic ossification, intra-articular screw placement, postoperative joint stiffness, deep infection, non-union, and suprascapular nerve palsy with secondary infraspinatus muscle denervation may be encountered after operative treatment of displaced glenoid fractures [84][85][86]. Therefore, meticulous and careful dissection of deeper structures and layers must be carried out, and excessive traction should be avoided throughout the whole surgical procedure.…”