Surgical Treatment Using Anchor Suture of Coracoid Process Fracture with Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation: A Case Report.
- Author:
Woon Seob JEONG
1
;
Sang Soo LEE
;
Yon Sik YOO
;
Do Young KIM
;
Keun Min PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University, College of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea. ybw1999@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Acromioclavicular joint dislocation;
Coracoid process fracture;
Surgical treatment
- MeSH:
Acromioclavicular Joint;
Dislocations;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Ligaments;
Male;
Range of Motion, Articular;
Shoulder;
Suture Anchors;
Sutures
- From:Journal of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society
2009;12(2):240-244
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study examined the outcomes of closed reduction and fixation of the coracoid process fracture using a suture anchor in a patient with combined acromioclavicular dislocation for which the coraco-clavicular ligament was intact. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A 26 year-old male patient with a coracoid process fracture that was associated with a type III acromioclavicular joint dislocation was operated on with anchor suture fixation. This is the first trial of this operative procedure. RESULTS: At the postoperative follow-up at 3 months, complete union of the coracoid process fracture was seen. The shoulder had a full range of motion and the shoulder function was normal. CONCLUSION: Closed reduction and fixation using one suture anchor for treating coracoid process fracture is a safe, effective procedure.
