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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.
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Yoo, J.H., Min, B.C., Sung, K.H. et al. Fracture of the coracoid process with acute subscapularis tear without shoulder dislocation. IJOO 48, 625–627 (2014). https://doi.org/10.4103/0019-5413.144240
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