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April 8, 2026Case Reports in OrthopedicsOpen Access

An Unusual Pattern of Acromioclavicular Joint Instability With Coracoid Base Fracture

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MDMara DimitriuSchulthess-KlinikMSM. ScheibelSchulthess-KlinikFFF. FreisledererSchulthess-Klinik

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Implication

Case presentation reveals effective surgical management outcomes for a rare shoulder injury pattern.

Key Points

  • This case aims to highlight the unique presentation and management of concurrent acromioclavicular joint dislocation and coracoid base fracture.
  • Case presentation of a 43-year-old male with a shoulder injury.
  • Imaging showed AC joint dislocation and coracoid fracture types.
  • Surgical management involved AC joint stabilization with a hook plate and screw osteosynthesis.
  • Postoperative care included immobilization and staged rehabilitation.
  • Radiographs at 6 and 12 weeks confirmed maintained reduction and fracture healing.
  • The hook plate was removed at 3.5 months with good shoulder function observed.
  • Follow-up showed a healed coracoid base and minimal pain.

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Dimitriu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d5f0ee74eaea4b11a7a5f0https://doi.org/10.1155/cro/5181452
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