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- Isolated fractures of the coracoid process are uncommon in sports, with limited case studies available.
- This study focuses on a 14-year-old water polo player who experienced a non-dislocated coracoid fracture and was treated conservatively using focused shockwave therapy.
- The athlete successfully returned to sports after 13 weeks and competitive play after 14 weeks, highlighting the importance of advanced imaging for persistent shoulder pain post-trauma.
Article Abstract
Background: Isolated fractures of the coracoid process during sporting activities are very rare. There are a few case studies and retrospective studies with low numbers of cases.
Objective: Presentation of an initially neglected fracture and conservative treatment.
Methods: Case study of a 14-year-old national water polo player with a non-dislocated fracture of the coracoid process and conservative therapy using focused shockwave therapy.
Result: Return to sports after conservative therapy was after 13 weeks and return to competitive sport after 14 weeks.
Conclusion: In cases with therapy refractory shoulder pain after trauma and unremarkable native X‑ray, extended 3D imaging by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT) should be done early. Conservative therapy of a non-dislocated fracture in this case showed a good outcome.
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