Minimally invasive percutaneous fixation of an Ideberg type III glenoid fracture: a case report

El M. Boumediane; Mohammed A. Benhima; Abdewahd Soleh; Yassine F. E. Khir; Imad Abkari

doi:10.18203/issn.2454-2156.IntJSciRep20260036

Authors

El M. Boumediane Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology B, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Marrakech, Morocco
Mohammed A. Benhima Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology B, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Marrakech, Morocco
Abdewahd Soleh Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology B, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Marrakech, Morocco
Yassine F. E. Khir Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology B, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Marrakech, Morocco
Imad Abkari Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology B, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Marrakech, Morocco

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2454-2156.IntJSciRep20260036

Keywords:

Glenoid fracture, Ideberg III, Percutaneous fixation, Scapular trauma, Fluoroscopy-guided surgery

Abstract

Glenoid fractures are rare and represent a therapeutic challenge, especially when involving the superior portion of the articular surface. The case of a 24-year-old female patient with an Ideberg type III glenoid fracture successfully treated by a fluoroscopy-guided percutaneous technique. This reproducible and straightforward method uses standard orthopedic instrumentation and avoids the morbidity associated with open surgery. At six-month follow-up, both clinical and radiological outcomes were favorable, suggesting this technique is a reliable alternative in selected, non-comminuted fracture patterns.

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