Symptomatic Coracoid Fracture Nonunion Treated with Arthroscopic Reduction and Suture Anchor Fixation: A Case Report
Christopher M Brusalis1, Joshua Mizels2, Michael A Moverman2
1Sports Medicine Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York.
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|February 9, 2024
Abstract
Case:
A 15-year-old female rock climber presented with a traumatic coracoid process fracture of her dominant upper extremity that failed extensive nonoperative treatment. She was treated successfully by arthroscopic reduction and suture anchor fixation.
Conclusion:
A novel surgical technique for coracoid fracture that combines arthroscopic reduction with suture anchor fixation can result in expeditious and durable clinical improvement in a young, high-demand athlete.
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