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Fig. 1

Preoperative radiographs. (A) Anteroposterior view shows blunting of the inferior glenoid in right shoulder with an area of increased opacity. (B) Axillary lateral view shows a bony avulsion of the lesser tuberosity in right shoulder.

Fig. 2

Preoperative computed tomography shows an avulsion of the lesser tuberosity in right shoulder. (A) Axial view. (B) Coronal view. (C) Three-dimensional view.

Fig. 3

Arthroscopic view showing avulsion of the lesser tuberosity in right shoulder with intact biceps tendon. Arrow: lesser tuberosity bony fragments. HH: Humeral head, B: Biceps long head.

Fig. 4

Photograph of the operation field. (A) Avulsion of the lesser tuberosity at exploration. (B) Reattachment of the lesser tuberosity with transosseous sutures. Arrow: lesser tuberosity bony fragment. HH: Humeral head, B: Biceps brachii.

Fig. 5

Computed tomography 4 days postoperatively shows the reduced bony fragments. (A) Axial view. (B) Coronal view.

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