Treatment of Glenoid Fractures

Fractures of the scapula are uncommon injuries that frequently present in the setting of high-energy trauma. Glenoid fractures are only one third of these injuries (1–4). Most of them are minimally displaced and amenable to nonoperative treatment. Significantly displaced glenoid neck and glenoid fossa fractures that require operative intervention are exceedingly rare and together represent approximately 1 in every 3,000 fractures (5,6). This article reviews the available literature and describes the operative techniques used in the management of these uncommon and challenging injuries.