Journal of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society  2009;12(2):240-244

Surgical Treatment Using Anchor Suture of Coracoid Process Fracture with Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation: A Case Report.

Woon Seob JEONG 1 ; Sang Soo LEE ; Yon Sik YOO ; Do Young KIM ; Keun Min PARK

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Keywords

Acromioclavicular joint dislocation; Coracoid process fracture; Surgical treatment

Country

Republic 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.