Anterior Shoulder Dislocation with Associated Greater Tuberosity Fracture Managed Conservatively

Abstract

Traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation is the most common type of major joint dislocation and is frequently associated with fractures of the greater tuberosity. We report the case of a 35-year-old female who presented with acute left shoulder pain following a fall and was diagnosed with anterior shoulder dislocation with an associated greater tuberosity fracture. Closed reduction was performed using Kocher’s method, followed by immobilization and structured rehabilitation. Serial follow-up demonstrated progressive improvement in range of motion and radiological fracture union. At final follow-up, the patient achieved full functional recovery without surgical intervention. This case highlights the effectiveness of early closed reduction, careful radiographic monitoring, and supervised rehabilitation in minimally displaced greater tuberosity fracture–dislocations.