Question 1

what is pitting of the greater tuberosity?

Accepted Answer

Hole in bone: This is a finding found on imaging studies (like X-rays) of the shoulder or upper arm .  Pitting means small holes or a hole in the part of the humerus (upper arm bone) called the greater tuberosity, where ligaments attach. It can mean there has been an injury to the ligaments that attached there.   It may be an important clue if you have shoulder problems, inc. rotator cuff injuries.

Question 2

i fractured my greater tuberosity how long does it take to heal?

Accepted Answer

8-12weeks: Some time they need surgery if it is separated.

Question 3

it has been two months since i fractured my greater tuberosity in a fall. it wasn't displaced and it healed with just a sling. now that it has gotten colder i am feeling achy at the site of the break. is this normal? the condition comes and goes.

Accepted Answer

Pain: Unfortunately this can occur. One option you can discuss with your medical provider is use of acupuncture to help reduce inflammation in the area of the fracture. Take care

Question 4

is surgery the only option to treat a non-united greater tuberosity fracture? injury occurred ~7 months ago

Accepted Answer

More likely Yes: Need more information - which bone? General rule, if it has not healed and it is creating problems for you and affecting your daily life it needs to be fixed. Surgery is big decision but if your surgeon is recommending it I will go for it.

Question 5

how long is the healing process of fx greater tuberosity humerus, cl and when should i start physical therapy?

Accepted Answer

Ask your doctor: There are many factors that affect healing, both the type of fracture (displaced or not, etc)  and your overall health.  This question can only be answered by your treating doc.

Question 6

mri result of my right shoulder says: a 6*7*5 mm subcortical cyst is seen at anatomic region of greater tuberosity.is this danger?what should i do?

Accepted Answer

No danger : Talk to your ortho about if anything if at all needs to be done

Question 7

how long will greater tuberosity fracture from fall on shoulder and scapular thoracic dyskinesis take to, heal, im 28f healthy?

Accepted Answer

6 weeks for fracture: If everything goes smooth, the fracture should heal in about 6 weeks.  The scapular dyskinesia could get better with 4-6 weeks of directed physical therapy.  Don't jump into aggressive pt though until the fracture heals.

Question 8

it has been 16 weeks since i broke my upper humerous- avulsion fracture of the greater tuberosity, i am still experiencing pain what's going on?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Several possibilities. It's possible that it has not healed it that it has healed in a position that causes shoulder impingement. Your orthopedic surgeon can evaluate this with an exam and x-rays. Mri might be helpful if x-rays look ok.

Question 9

there is fracture of enterior part of greater tuberosity of humerus. it is near joint. bit i am feeling severe pain in sacpulas.

Accepted Answer

The traveler: Sounds like referred pain is the culprit, nerves from the effected site send pain to other areas, rather common occurrence. I hope you feel better!

Question 10

there is fracture of enterior part of greater tuberosity of humerus. doctor advised me to wear sling for 3 weeks. can i put off sling while bath.

Accepted Answer

Yes: But put it back on when you are done.  Be careful not to displace the fracture which can happen if you are out of your sling actively moving your arm.

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What is pitting of the greater tuberosity?

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I fractured my greater tuberosity how long does it take to heal?

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It has been two months since i fractured my greater tuberosity in a fall. it wasn't displaced and it healed with just a sling. now that it has gotten colder i am feeling achy at the site of the break. is this normal? the condition comes and goes.

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Is surgery the only option to treat a non-united greater tuberosity fracture? injury occurred ~7 months ago

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How long is the healing process of fx greater tuberosity humerus, cl and when should i start physical therapy?

A member asked:

Mri result of my right shoulder says: a 6*7*5 mm subcortical cyst is seen at anatomic region of greater tuberosity.is this danger?what should i do?

A member asked:

How long will greater tuberosity fracture from fall on shoulder and scapular thoracic dyskinesis take to, heal, im 28f healthy?

A member asked:

It has been 16 weeks since i broke my upper humerous- avulsion fracture of the greater tuberosity, i am still experiencing pain what's going on?

A member asked:

There is fracture of enterior part of greater tuberosity of humerus. it is near joint. bit i am feeling severe pain in sacpulas.

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There is fracture of enterior part of greater tuberosity of humerus. doctor advised me to wear sling for 3 weeks. can i put off sling while bath.

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Mri result of my right shoulder says: a 675 mm subcortical cyst is seen at anatomic region of greater tuberosity.is this danger?what should i do?