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ArticleBMC musculoskeletal disorders2024

Arthroscopic reduction and hollow screw internal fixation for Eyres Type IIIA scapular coracoid fracture: a case report.

Weizhao Xie, Dahai Hu, Huige Hou, Xiaofei Zheng

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Weizhao Xie *Department of Sports Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Speed Capability, The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Precision Orthopedics and Regenerative Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, PR China.
Dahai Hu *Department of Sports Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Speed Capability, The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Precision Orthopedics and Regenerative Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, PR China. dahaihu@stu2018.jnu.edu.cn.
Huige HouDepartment of Sports Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Speed Capability, The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Precision Orthopedics and Regenerative Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, PR China. 18620085802@126.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0008-7766-6560
Xiaofei ZhengDepartment of Sports Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Speed Capability, The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Precision Orthopedics and Regenerative Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, PR China. xfzheng@jnu.edu.cn.

Funding

Medical Joint Fund of Jinan University YXJC2022005Medical Scientific Research Foundation of Guangdong Province A2023143Project of China University Sports Association 202203007Project of Clinical Medical Research in the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University 2018009Science and Technology Projects in Guangzhou 2023A03J1015, 2024A03J0971, 202201020087, 2024A04J4173The Clinical Frontier Technology Program of the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, China JNU1AF-CFTP-2022-a01204The Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (21623119, 21623319), Science and Technology Innovation and Sports Culture Development Research Project of Guangdong Provincial Sports Bureau GDSS2022M002The Research Fund Program of Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Speed Capability Research 2023B1212010009
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Abstract

backgroundA coracoid process fracture combined with an acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocation is an uncommon injury that typically causes significant pain and limits shoulder movement. Open reduction and internal fixation have been the traditional treatment approach. However, arthroscopic techniques are emerging as a promising alternative for managing these injuries. CASE REPRESENTATION: A 35-year-old woman presented with right shoulder pain following an accidental fall. Imaging studies revealed a coracoid process fracture along with an AC joint dislocation. The fracture was classified as an Eyres Type IIIA, which warranted surgical intervention. Our team performed arthroscopic coracoid fracture reduction and internal fixation surgery, as well as AC joint dislocation repair using Kirschner wires. Six months after surgery, the patient demonstrated a satisfactory functional outcome with complete bone healing.

conclusionThis case report highlights the potential of arthroscopic reduction and fixation as a novel treatment option for fractures of the coracoid base.

Indexed as

ArthroscopyBone ScrewsCoracoid ProcessFracture Fixation, InternalFractures, BoneAcromioclavicular JointAdultFemaleHumansScapulaTreatment OutcomeArthroscopyHollow screwInternal fixationReductionScapular coracoid fracture

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