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The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery British Volume
Vol. 67-B, Issue 5 | Pages 722 - 723
1 Nov 1985
Garcia-Elias M Salo J

A patient with a fractured coracoid process in association with a dislocation of the shoulder is reported. The fracture was not recognised initially, and early mobilisation was encouraged; the widely separated fracture did not heal and a painful pseudarthrosis developed. We believe that this association may not be as rare as generally supposed, and emphasise the importance of careful clinical examination in patients with shoulder dislocation. If a coracoid fracture is suspected, lateral or oblique radiographs should be taken to confirm the diagnosis. A further radiograph after reduction is a useful precaution.