How Glenoid Fractures Are Treated

A glenoid fracture is a fracture of the socket of the glenohumeral joint. This is the ball-and-socket joint in your shoulder that allows you to rotate your arm or move it up and down and side to side. A glenoid fracture is uncommon and usually only occurs as a result of a high-impact injury.

Glenoid fractures can be treated with surgery if there is instability of the shoulder. A rehabilitation program, ideally under the guidance of a physical therapist. is needed to fully recover and regain your pre-injury strength and flexibility.