Acute Displaced Fracture of Lateral Acromion after Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Case Report and Surgical Technique
10.5397/cise.2019.22.2.106
- Author:
Chul Hyun CHO
1
;
Jae Won JUNG
;
Young Jae LIM
;
Sang Soo NA
;
Du Han KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Dongsan Medical Center, School of Medicine, Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea. osmdkdh@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
2019;22(2):106-109
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Acromial fractures are well-documented complications subsequent to reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA), and most appear as stress fractures with no history of single trauma. To date, no study has reported the occurrence of acute displaced acromial fracture due to sudden strong deltoid contraction during heavy work. Displacement of the fracture results in a challenging surgery since it is difficult to obtain adequate fixation in thin and osteoporotic bones. We report a rare case of acute displaced acromial fracture after successful RSA treatment, using a novel technique of open reduction and internal fixation, applying two 4.5 mm cannulated screws and lateral clavicle precontoured plate.
