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The mri read: greater tuberosity avulsion fracture involving the supraspinatus and infraspinatus distraction of fragments 1.4cm from normal insertion?

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Dr. Jack Choueka answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Needs treatment: This must be trauma related. This should be reviewed by an orthopedic surgeon, depending on the displacement may require treatment including surgery.

Answered 8/12/2015

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Fracture: This means that the greater tuberosity (where tendons attach) is torn off (avulsed). The distance between the main bone fragment and the tuberosity fragment is 1.4 cm.

Answered 4/26/2013

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