Abstract: Coracoid fractures (CF) are relatively
uncommon injuries and in most cases are associated with other
concomitant lesions to the superior shoulder suspensory complex (SSSC).
As far to the authors’ knowledge, there are no reports of an isolated
acute fracture of the base of the coracoid process, years after Latarjet
procedure. The authors present the case of a 51-year-old male and
non-professional cyclist, with a history of left shoulder Latarjet
procedure 9-years ago, sustained a high energy trauma to the left
anterior shoulder. Imaging studies revealed a non-displaced fracture to
the base of the reminiscent of the coracoid’s process, without other
associated injuries to the SSSC or to the coracoid’s graft. A
conservative treatment was approached. 1-year after CF, the patient is
asymptomatic with CT scan confirming healing of the fracture in an
adequate position. Despite very rare, fracture of the reminiscent of
coracoid process should always be ruled out after a direct high energy
trauma to the anterior shoulder, in patients with previous Latarjet
procedure.

Diogo Rocha Carvalho, Rui Claro. Isolated fracture of the coracoid’s process base 9-years after a Latarjet procedure: A novel case report. Int J Case Rep Orthop 2023;5(1):01-06. DOI: 10.22271/27078345.2023.v5.i1a.134