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Glenoid Fractures

Shoulder Trauma

A 28-year-old male motorcyclist is brought to the emergency department after a high-speed collision. He has sustained multiple injuries including chest trauma requiring intubation. Examination of the right shoulder shows significant swelling and bruising. CT scan of the shoulder reveals a comminuted fracture of the glenoid fossa with involvement of the articular surface and extension to the scapular spine. Regarding glenoid fractures and their classification:

Mark each as TRUE or FALSE

A

The Ideberg classification is the most widely used system for glenoid fractures; Type I involves the...

B

Glenoid fractures are rare injuries typically resulting from high-energy trauma; associated injuries...

C

All glenoid fractures require urgent surgical intervention regardless of displacement; non-operative...

D

Indications for surgical fixation of glenoid fractures include articular step-off or gap greater tha...

E

Surgical approaches to the glenoid include deltopectoral (anterior), posterior (Judet), and modified...

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Click T (True) or F (False) for each option