Open AccessNonoperative management of a sagittal coracoid fracture with a concomitant acromioclavicular joint separation
Author(s) -
Kristen Thomas,
Vincent Y. Ng,
Julie Y. Bishop
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
international journal of shoulder surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0973-6042
DOI - 10.4103/0973-6042.70823
Subject(s) - acromioclavicular joint , coracoid , coracoclavicular ligament , medicine , fracture (geology) , sagittal plane , joint (building) , concomitant , surgery , orthodontics , radiology , geology , structural engineering , engineering , geotechnical engineering
Separation of the acromioclavicular joint in conjunction with a coracoid fracture is a rare injury. Treatment decisions are traditionally based on the level of the fracture, the status of the coracoclavicular ligament and the activity level of the patient. We present a novel coracoid fracture pattern treated nonoperatively in a young, active patient and a thorough review of the literature regarding this topic.