Acromion Fracture

synonyms:

Acromion Fx ICD-9

• 811.01 (closed fracture of acromial process of scapula)
• 811.11 (open fracture of acromial process of scapula)
• Scapular fracture codes

Acromion Fx Etiology / Epidemiology / Natural History

Acromion Fx Anatomy

Acromion Fx Clinical Evaluation

Acromion Fx Xray / Diagnositc Tests

Acromion Fx Classification / Treatment

• Type I=non displaced.  Avulsion fx(type IA), non displaced fx (IB). Treatment = nonoperative.
• Type II=displaced, but does not cause a reduction in the subacromial space. Treatment = nonoperative.
• Type III=displaced causeing reduction in subacromial space either by inferior displacement or by being associated with an ipsilateral superiorly displaced glenoid neck fx. Treatment = ORIF

Acromion Fx Associated Injuries / Differential Diagnosis

Acromion Fx Complications

Acromion Fx Acromion Fx Follow-up Care

Acromion Fx Review References

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Synthes Small Frag set

Zimmer Small Frag set