Abstract
Coracoid fractures are usually seen with other shoulder injuries. Isolated fractures of this prominence are rare conditions. Herein we present two isolated coracoid fractures after a motorcycle accident and a fall onto the shoulder respectively. Conservative treatment with sling and passive-active shoulder exercises is accepted approach in these fractures. We also prefer conservative treatment at our cases and both of them have good results.
Highlights
The coracoid process is a small hook-like structure on the lateral edge of the superior anterior portion of the scapula
The patient was treated with analgesics and a simple arm sling for 3 weeks
Computed tomography showed an isolated fracture of the base of the coracoid (Figure 3 and Figure 4)
Summary
The coracoid process is a small hook-like structure on the lateral edge of the superior anterior portion of the scapula. The first reports of isolated coracoid fractures date as far back as 1907 [3]. (2015) Isolated Two Non-Displaced Coracoid Fracture Treated with Conservative Means: Report of Two Cases. The patient was treated with analgesics and a simple arm sling for 3 weeks During this period, passive shoulder exercises (mostly pendular) were performed. He reported intense pain localised to the anterior aspect of his shoulder. Computed tomography showed an isolated fracture of the base of the coracoid (Figure 3 and Figure 4). The patient was treated conservatively using a broad arm sling with analgesics for 3 weeks followed by active shoulder exercises. At 3 months, he was pain-free with a full range of motion
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