Novel Adaptation of Suture Bridge Technique for Greater Tuberosity Redisplacement Post ORIF With PHILOS- A Technical Note

Isolated Greater tuberosity (GT) fractures still pose a therapeutic challenge due to the wide variety of treatment options and lack of proper comparative studies on outcome. Plating still remains a valid option but has several unfavorable effects. One among them is redisplacement of tuberosity postoperatively especially in cases with comminution which may easily be missed in regular plain radiographs. Conventional techniques of fixation may remain insufficient in such scenarios. We hereby propose an adaptation of a described technique, in a 45-year-old male presenting with redisplacement of GT post plate fixation. Open double-row suture bridge construct was used to fix the displaced fragment maintaining the plate insitu and the patient had an excellent functional and radiological outcome on follow-up.