Surgical treatment of the coracoid fracture：10 cases report
QIAN Guang
DONG You-hai
HUANG Han-wei
JIANG Hai-ying
CHEN Jian
Abstract：Objective To discuss the clinical features and surgical treatment of different types of coracoid fractures.Methods From March 2009 to March 2014, 10 cases of coracoid fracture were treated in our department. According to the Eyres classiifcation, there were 2 case of Type III B, 4 cases of Type V A, 4 cases of Type V B. All cases were treated with open reduction and internal ifxation. Regular follow-up of patients with subjective feelings was conducted and active shoulder range of motion was observed.Results All the patients received follow-up for a mean of 15.6 months ( range: 6-24 months ). The mean Constant-Murley score was 85.6 points ( range: 76-100 points ). The mean Herscovici score was 14.4 points ( range: 12-16 points ).Conclusions Coracoid fracture espacially coracoid base fracture usually happens with the 1 / 3 upper glenoid fracture and is accompanied by the ipsilateral acromion-clavicular joint dislocation. Surgery is strongly recommended when the whole shoulder girdle is in an unstable condition.
Keywords：ScapulaFracture ifxationinternalRib fracturesUlna fracturesFracturesboneWounds and injuries
Publication Date：2015-01-01
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：4( 481-484 )