title: Fracture of the coracoid process with acute subscapularis tear without shoulder dislocation.
abstract: Coracoid process fracture is an uncommon injury and can be easily missed. An associated acute subscapularis tear is still rare. Herein, we describe a 61 year old male who fell from a 2 meter height (stair case) and presented with isolated coracoid process fracture with acute subscapularis tear without dislocation of (R) shoulder joint. The plain x-rays, CT scan and MR arthrography comprised the diagnosis. He was operated upon with reattachment of subscapularis to lesser tuberosity and conjoint tendons to pectoralis major. At 6 mo followup he had good range of motion and his MRI revealed complete healing.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, Myongji Hospital, Goyang, Korea.
authors.forename: Jeong Hyun
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Yoo
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, Myongji Hospital, Goyang, Korea.
authors.forename: Byung Cho
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Min
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, Myongji Hospital, Goyang, Korea.
authors.forename: Ki Hyuk
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Sung
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, Myongji Hospital, Goyang, Korea.
authors.forename: Joon Yub
authors.initials: JY
authors.lastname: Kim
keywords: Coracoid process; Scapula; dislocation; subscapularis tear; tendon injuries