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Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports | Volume-12 | Issue-10
Acromion Fracture in Children (About a Case)
Mohammed Mimouni, M. Fettah, M. T. Charki, H. Abdellaoui, K. Atarraf, M. A. Afifi
Published: Oct. 19, 2024 | 55 48
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sjmcr.2024.v12i10.042
Pages: 1782-1783
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Abstract
The shoulder trauma in children frequently results in injuries to the clavicle, while acromion fractures remain a rare occurrence. We report a case of an acromion fracture in an 11-year-old child following a road traffic accident (motorcycle passenger struck by a car). The anteroposterior shoulder X-ray revealed an oblique fracture of the distal end of the posterolateral portion of the acromion. Treatment involved immobilization with an arm-to-body sling, and the follow-up was uncomplicated. We emphasize the importance of detecting this rare fracture in the context of any shoulder trauma.