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Anteroposterior Radiograph of the Shoulder Showing Displaced Fracture of the Acromial Base
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The radiograph of the shoulder revealed a severely displaced fracture at the base of the acromion (Figure 1).
Intra Operative View Showed Fixation of Acromion with 3 Pins
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Under general anesthesia, through a superior approach, the fracture of the acromion was exposed and fixed with 3 pins (Figures 2 and 3).
Postoperative Radiograph
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Under general anesthesia, through a superior approach, the fracture of the acromion was exposed and fixed with 3 pins (Figures 2 and 3).
Radiograph of the Shoulder Revealed Complete Healing 14 Months Following the Treatment
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At a final examination performed 14 months following the injury, the patient was satisfied and developed acceptable functional outcomes according to the shoulder constant score (Figure 4).