title: Epiphyseal fracture of the coracoid process occurring at the conjoined tendon origin.
abstract: Fracture of the coracoid process is uncommon, and most previous studies have reported this fracture occurring in association with direct trauma to the shoulder or transmission of force from the upper arm or elbow (Ada and Miller 1991, Benton and Nelson 1971, Eyres et al. 1995). We present a case in which epiphyseal fracture occurred at the origin of the conjoined tendon following excessive muscle contraction. We believe this represents the first description of such a method of injury.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kurume University Medical Center, 155-1 Kokubu-machi, Kurume, Fukuoka 839-0863, Japan.
authors.forename: Kenjiro
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Nakama
authors.forename: Masafumi
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gotoh
authors.forename: Yasuhiro
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Mitsui
authors.forename: Takahiro
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Okawa
authors.forename: Fujio
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Higuchi
authors.forename: Kensei
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Nagata