Open AccessFracture of the coracoid process with acute subscapularis tear without shoulder dislocation
Author(s) -
Jeong Hyun Yoo,
Byung Cho Min,
Ki Hyuk Sung,
Joon Yub Kim
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
indian journal of orthopaedics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.434
H-Index - 33
eISSN - 1998-3727
pISSN - 0019-5413
DOI - 10.4103/0019-5413.144240
Subject(s) - coracoid process , medicine , coracoid , fracture (geology) , surgery , greater tuberosity , scapula , humerus , geology , geotechnical engineering
Coracoid process fracture is an uncommon injury and can be easily missed. An associated acute subscapularis tear is still rare. Herein, we describe a 61 year old male who fell from a 2 meter height (stair case) and presented with isolated coracoid process fracture with acute subscapularis tear without dislocation of (R) shoulder joint. The plain x-rays, CT scan and MR arthrography comprised the diagnosis. He was operated upon with reattachment of subscapularis to lesser tuberosity and conjoint tendons to pectoralis major. At 6 mo followup he had good range of motion and his MRI revealed complete healing.