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Coracoid fracture associated with acromioclavicular dislocation. A case report.
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
|May 1, 1975
Summary
Coracoid process fractures often accompany acromioclavicular dislocations. Reducing the dislocation effectively treats the coracoid fracture, avoiding specific fixation methods for the combined injury.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Traumatology
- Radiology
Background:
- Coracoid process fractures can occur with acromioclavicular dislocations.
- Diagnosis requires clinical examination and specific radiographic views.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between coracoid process fractures and acromioclavicular dislocations.
- To evaluate treatment strategies for combined injuries.
Main Methods:
- Clinical examination of the shoulder.
- Radiographic imaging, including stress views with weights.
- Assessment of fracture reduction following joint stabilization.
Main Results:
- Acromioclavicular dislocation reduction positively impacts coracoid fracture alignment.
- Coracoclavicular fixation methods are contraindicated for this combined injury pattern.
Conclusions:
- Acromioclavicular joint reduction and internal fixation are effective for treating combined coracoid fractures and acromioclavicular dislocations.
- This approach facilitates fracture healing without direct coracoid fixation.