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. 2025 Sep 4;35(1):379.
doi: 10.1007/s00590-025-04493-0.

Coracoid fractures: long-term results and modification of the classification

Johanna Habarta  1 , Christian Färber  2 , Martin Jordan  3 , Fabian Gilbert  4 , Rainer Meffert  2 , Jonas Schmalzl  2
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Coracoid fractures: long-term results and modification of the classification

Johanna Habarta et al. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. .
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Keywords: Acromioclavicular joint dislocation; Classification; Coracoid fracture; Glenoid fracture.

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Declarations. Conflict of interest: The authors declare no conflict of interest.

Figures

Fig. 1
Fig. 1
Fracture classification: Type 1: isolated, distal coracoid fracture; type 2a: isolated proximal coracoid fracture; type 2b: proximal coracoid fracture with combined AC joint dislocation; 2c: proximal coracoid fracture with concomitant clavicle and acromion fracture 3a: proximal coracoid fracture with non-displaced glenoid involvement; 3b: proximal coracoid fracture with an intraarticular fracture fap of more than 2 mm
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Fig. 2
Coracoid base fracture with concomitant AC-joint dislocation (type 2b) a, b, c and d type 2b coracoid fracture treated with screw osteosynthesis and K-wire reduction in the AC joint; e type 2b coracoid fracture after hook plate osteosynthesis
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Fig. 3
a and e CT images of a type 3b coracoid fracture; b 3D CT image of a type 3b coracoid fracture; c and d type 3b coracoid fracture with screw osteosynthesis; f and g intraoperative arthroscopic view on displaced glenoid fracture
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Fig. 4
Therapeutic algorithm. CC coracoclavicular; AC acromioclavicular; CT computed tomography;
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