Author(s)

Tazi Charki Mohammed^1,2*, Boutahar Ayoub^1,2, Abdellaoui Hicham^1,2, Atarraf Karima^1,2, Afifi Moulay Abderrahmane^1,2

¹Department of Pediatric Orthopedic and Traumatology, University Hospital Hassan II, Fez, Morocco.
²The Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Fez, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco.

Coracoid process fractures are unusual injuries, especially in children. They are frequently associated with additional injuries of the shoulder girdle. We report a rare case of fracture of the base of the coracoid process associated with a fracture of the distal end of the clavicle in an immature skeleton. The diagnosis was confirmed by CT-scan. The fractures were treated by open reduction and internal fixation. Functional outcomes were good. The clinical signs of coracoid fracture are not specific and fracture can be overlooked in standard X-ray. The CT-scan allows the diagnosis. The treatment is surgical except for isolated non-displaced fractures. Functional outcomes are usually good.

Paediatric Orthopaedics, Shoulder Injury, Coracoid Process, Fracture, CT-Scan, Surgery

Mohammed, T. , Ayoub, B. , Hicham, A. , Karima, A. and Abderrahmane, A. (2024) Coracoid Process Fracture in Children: A Case Report. Open Access Library Journal, 11, 1-5. doi: 10.4236/oalib.1111410.