Open reduction internal fixation of acromion fracture with open rotator cuff repair: a case report

Open acromion fracture with a massive rotator cuff tear: A rare injury, case report

“…Injections of anti-tetanus serum and a booster vaccination are also necessary [ 8 ]. Because of the rarity of acromion fractures, there is limited data on the efficacy of plate and screw fixation [ 4 ]. Research into rotator cuff repair specific to fixation of traumatic acromial fractures is also very limited [ 4 ].…”

“…Because of the rarity of acromion fractures, there is limited data on the efficacy of plate and screw fixation [ 4 ]. Research into rotator cuff repair specific to fixation of traumatic acromial fractures is also very limited [ 4 ]. Peckett et al [ 9 ] reported a review of performing rotator cuff repair along with fixation of symptomatic os acromiale fragments when indicated.…”

“…Acromion fractures can occur with glenoid process, scapula or clavicle distal fractures and disruption of superior shoulder suspensory complex [ 3 ]. Traumatic acromion fractures reported in the literature involve high-energy trauma such as motor vehicle accidents [ 4 ]. There is no widely accepted treatment protocol for traumatic acromion fractures.…”

“…There is no widely accepted treatment protocol for traumatic acromion fractures. Techniques such as K-wire fixation or screw and plate fixation have been reported [ 4 ]. While acromion fracture repair is not well studied, even less has been reported on surgical techniques and approaches when dealing with both a traumatic acromion fracture and massive rotator cuff [ 4 ].…”

“…Techniques such as K-wire fixation or screw and plate fixation have been reported [ 4 ]. While acromion fracture repair is not well studied, even less has been reported on surgical techniques and approaches when dealing with both a traumatic acromion fracture and massive rotator cuff [ 4 ]. Our aim is to present a case report that contributes to diagnosis and treatment of an open acromion fracture in a young patient with a massive rotator cuff tear with a favorable outcome at the final follow-up.…”