Treatment of isolated greater tuberosity fractures: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There are no evidence-based guidelines to support the management of isolated greater tuberosity fractures. While the choice between nonoperative and operative treatment is generally based on the degree of fracture displacement, the definition of an acceptable displacement continues to be debated. Consequently, the ideal management of these fractures can be a therapeutic challenge. The objective of this study was to create an overview of the literature investigating the treatment of isolated greater tuberosity fractures.

Methods

A scoping review was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension guidelines for scoping reviews (PRISMA-ScR). Electronic databases MEDLINE, EMBASE, SPORTDiscus, and CINAHL were system

SUBMITTER: Abildgaard M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12816900 | biostudies-literature | 2026 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature