Acromial fracture post reverse total shoulder arthroplasty

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Shoulder pain six months post shoulder replacement.

Patient Data

Age: 75 years
Gender: Female

Non-displaced acromial fracture just posterior to the acromioclavicular joint.

Reverse total shoulder replacement without other complication.

Case Discussion

Acromial fractures are a relatively common fracture post reverse total shoulder arthroplasty - they are usually stress fractures rather than related to trauma. This patient had a history of osteoporosis, which is a risk factor for these types of fractures.

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