Coracoid fracture in an adolescent rugby player – Case report and review of the literature

Abstract Coracoid fractures are rare injuries which may be easily missed radiographically. This case report discusses a 14 year old child who sustained a coracoid fracture during a violent tackle whilst playing rugby. The fracture was clearly visible only on the axial view of the shoulder, and was s...

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Published in:Radiography (London, England. 1995) England. 1995), 2012-11, Vol.18 (4), p.301-302
Main Authors: Alsey, Karl J, Mahapatra, Anant N, Jessop, Julian H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Coracoid
Fracture
Orthopaedics
Radiology
Trauma
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Summary:Abstract Coracoid fractures are rare injuries which may be easily missed radiographically. This case report discusses a 14 year old child who sustained a coracoid fracture during a violent tackle whilst playing rugby. The fracture was clearly visible only on the axial view of the shoulder, and was subsequently confirmed by CT scan. This article includes a discussion detailing the anatomy and developmental features of the coracoid process of the scapula, its clinical significance, and radiological assessment of suspected coracoid injury.
ISSN:1078-8174
1532-2831
DOI:10.1016/j.radi.2012.05.002