Shoulder Fracture

About Fracture Repair

Fractures of the shoulder include fractures of the clavicle, proximal humerus, glenoid and scapula. Many of these fractures can be adequately treated without surgical intervention. When surgical intervention is necessary these fractures can often be repaired utilizing minimally invasive techniques.

The goal of surgical treatment is to restore the normal skeletal morphology and hold the bone fragments together in a rigid fashion which will allow for rapid healing and the introduction of early motion to prevent shoulder stiffness. If the fracture significantly disrupts the humeral head or disrupts the vascularity of the head, repair is often not adviseable and a shoulder replacement is the treatment of choice.