title: Isolated fracture of the coracoid process associated with unstable shoulder.
abstract: We report on an unusual case where a seemingly trivial injury in a patient on immunosupressant therapy led to fracture of the coracoid and an unstable shoulder with a subscapularis tear. This was managed with open reduction and internal fixation. One year postoperatively, the patient had regained full function and range of motion.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest, UK.
authors.forename: Ashok Sridhara
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Subramanian
authors.forename: Mohammed A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Khalik
authors.forename: Mian M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Shah
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000601:surgery; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012784:Shoulder Fractures / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents