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ArticleBMC surgery2024

A clinical study on the effect of axillary approach in the treatment of Ideberg type II scapular glenoid fractures.

Hai Wang, Jia-Run Lin, Guo-Zhen Wei, Gui Wu, Yao-Yu Qiu, Yun Xie

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  1. Fragment-specific management for scapular glenoid fractures.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2025
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Hai Wang *Department of orthopedics, the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350004, China.
Jia-Run Lin *Department of orthopedics, the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350004, China.
Guo-Zhen WeiDepartment of orthopedics, the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350004, China.
Gui WuDepartment of orthopedics, the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350004, China.
Yao-Yu QiuDepartment of orthopedics, the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350004, China.
Yun XieDepartment of orthopedics, the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350004, China. xieyun@fjmu.edu.cn.

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Joint Funds for the Innovation of Science and Technology, Fujian Province 2021Y9091
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Abstract

backgroundDue to its deep position and complex surrounding anatomy, the scapular glenoid fracture was relatively difficult to deal with especially in cases of severe fracture displacement. Improper treatment may lead to failure of internal fixation and poor fracture reduction, severely affecting the function of the shoulder joint. Inferior scapular glenoid fracture was Ideberg type II fracture, and posterior approach was commonly used to deal with inferior scapular glenoid fracture. However, there are shortcomings of above surgical approach for inferior scapular glenoid fracture, such as insufficient exposure of the operative field, significant trauma, and limited screw fixation direction. This study adopts the axillary approach for surgery, which has certain advantages.

methodsThe clinical data of 13 patients with Ideberg type II scapular glenoid fractures treated from December 2018 to January 2024 were retrospectively analyzed. There were 8 males and 5 females, with an age range of 19 to 58 years and an average age of 38 years. The causes of injury were falls from heights in 7 cases and car accidents in 6 cases. There were 5 cases on the left side and 8 cases on the right side. The time from injury to surgery was 2 to 11 days, with an average of 5.5 days. All cases underwent open reduction and internal fixation through the axillary approach. Postoperative X-ray and CT three-dimensional reconstruction were performed on the next day to evaluate the fracture reduction and the position of internal fixation. During the follow-up period, follow-up examinations were performed every two months in the first half of the year and every three months in the second half. CT scans were performed during the examinations to assess the glenohumeral joint congruence, fracture healing, and position of internal fixation. The shoulder joint function was evaluated at 6 months postoperatively according to the Constant-Murley value score.

resultsThe patients all achieved primary wound healing after surgery, without any complications such as infection or nerve injury. Re-examination on the second day after operation, all fractures obtained excellent reduction, and the internal fixation was in excellent position, and no screw was found to enter the joint cavity. All patients in this group were followed up for 6 to 25 months, with an average follow-up time of 11.7 months. All fractures were bony unioned, and the healing time ranged from 4 to 6 months, with an average healing time of 4.8 months. At 6-month follow-up, according to the Constant-Murley score, 11 cases were excellent and 2 case was good.

conclusionOpen reduction and internal fixation through the axillary approach is an feasible and safe surgical method for the treatment in scapular Ideberg type II glenoid fractures with less stripping of soft tissue, minimal surgical trauma, and the incision is concealed and beautiful. It can provide a strong internal fixation for fractures, so patients can perform functional exercise early after operation, and the clinical results is satisfactory.

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Fracture Fixation, InternalFractures, BoneScapulaAdultAxillaFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedOpen Fracture ReductionRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultFractureFracture fixationInternalScapular glenoidShoulder jointSurgical approach

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PMID39425175
PMCPMC11488237

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