Acromion and clavicle fractures

Case contributed by Leonardo Lustosa
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

The patient was hit by a car.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Shoulder radiograph reveals an acromion fracture without reduction of the subacromial space as well as a midshaft clavicular fracture (Robinson-type 2B1)

Case Discussion

Acromion fractures are rare and are usually associated with other fractures, such as the much commoner midshaft clavicle fracture.

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