ABSTRACT
Objective:To evaluate the trans-subscapularis approach in the treatment of Ideberg type Ⅰa scapular glenoid fractures.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted in the 16 patients with Ideberg type Ⅰa scapular glenoid fracture who had been treated via the trans-subscapularis approach at Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital from December, 2012 to August 2019. X-ray follow-ups were conducted at 2 weeks, 6 to 8 weeks, 3 months and 12 months, and CT follow-ups at 6 to 8 weeks after operation. The Constant-Murley score and visual analogue scale (VAS) were used at the last follow- up to evaluate the postoperative shoulder function and pain in the patients.Results:The 16 patients were followed up for 9 to 101 months (average, 41.2 months). All fractures achieved bony union after 6 to 8 months (average, 6.8 weeks). The Constant-Murley scores at the last follow-up ranged from 85 to 100 points; the lateral internal rotation scores averaged 8.3 points (from 6 to 10 points), showing the level of the T12 spinous process could be palpated by the back of the hand; the VAS scores averaged 0. No patients reported internal fixation failure, postoperative infection or other complications.Conclusion:The trans-subscapularis approach can be used to treat Ideberg type Ⅰa scapular glenoid fractures due to its satisfactory clinical effects.