Anatomy of the Shoulder
The shoulder joint is a ball and socket joint. A ball at the top of the upper arm bone (humerus) fits neatly into a socket, called the glenoid, which is part of the shoulder blade (scapula). The glenoid is surrounded by a ring of fibrous cartilage called the labrum for stabilization of the shoulder joint.
What are Glenoid Fractures?
Fractures of the glenoid are rare but can occur due to major trauma or during high-energy sports activities.
What are the Symptoms of a Glenoid Fracture?
The symptoms of a glenoid fracture may include shoulder pain, swelling, a deformity at the site of the fracture and inability to move the arm.
Diagnosis of Glenoid Fractures
Your doctor will perform a thorough physical examination and order X-rays or a CT scan to determine the extent of the fracture and displacement of the joint.
Treatments for Glenoid Fractures
Non-displaced fractures require immobilization in a sling for about six weeks. If the fracture has led to the displacement of the bones, then surgery may be required to correct and fix them with pins, plates or screws. Physical therapy may be recommended to aid recovery, and improve range-of-motion and strength of the arm.
Related Topics
- Frozen Shoulder
- Shoulder Instability
- Arthritis of the Shoulder
- Acromioclavicular (AC) Arthritis
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Shoulder Pain
- Anterior Shoulder Instability
- Posterior Shoulder Instability
- SLAP Tears
- Shoulder Labral Tear
- Shoulder Fracture
- Clavicle Fracture
- Glenoid Fractures
- Proximal Humerus Fractures
- Shoulder Trauma
- Rotator Cuff Pain
- Shoulder Disorders
- Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
- Overhead Athlete's Shoulder
- Shoulder Impingement
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Little League Shoulder
- Proximal Biceps Tendon Rupture
- Shoulder Labral Tear with Instability
- Baseball and Shoulder Injuries
- Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Osteoarthritis
- Proximal Biceps Tendinitis
- AC Joint Separation
- Shoulder Tendonitis
- Throwing Injuries of the Shoulder
- Internal Impingement of the Shoulder
- Rotator Cuff Re-tear
- Rotator Cuff Calcification
- Partial Rotator Cuff Tear
- Bicep Tendon Rupture
- Calcification Tendinitis
- Periprosthetic Shoulder Fracture
- Long Head Biceps Tendon Rupture
- Multidirectional Instability of the Shoulder
