Recurrent Anterior Shoulder Dislocation with Coracoid Fracture in an Old Age Male: A Rare Case Report

Anterior shoulder dislocation is a common pathology in young males with less prevalence in other age groups. Anterior shoulder dislocation being the most common variety of dislocation among the shoulder dislocation can be managed both conservatively and surgically. Recurrent anterior dislocation in middle-aged males with a coracoid fracture is a rare entity and should be managed with proper pre-operative planning including computed tomography (CT) scan, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and surgery.

A 65-year-old male is a known case of recurrent anterior dislocation presented with anterior shoulder dislocation 1½ years back. Closed reduction was done. Radiological evaluations such as CT scan and MRI were done which were suggestive of bony Bankart and coracoid fracture which was managed with open Latarjet procedure.

Recurrent anterior shoulder dislocation with a concomitant coracoid fracture is a rare entity in old age, which can be managed with a Latarjet procedure and has a good post-operative outcome.