Citation

Harper DK, Craig JG, van Holsbeeck MT. Emerg. Radiol. 2013; 20(1): 33-37.

Affiliation

Department of Radiology, Henry Ford Hospital, 2799 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI, 48202, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1007/s10140-012-1064-x

PMID

22895662

Abstract

An isolated avulsion fracture of the lesser tuberosity is an uncommon injury. We present five cases in adolescent athletes which demonstrate the radiographic, ultrasound, and MR appearances of this injury. Clinically and radiologically, the diagnosis can be difficult. In a setting of trauma, careful review of the imaging studies can lead to early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

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