FRACTURES OF THE CORACOID PROCESS

We have reviewed 12 fractures of the coracoid process. In two of these patients the fracture extended into the body of the scapula and resul ted in displacement of the glenoid. In some cases, there were associat ed acromioclavicular and glenohumeral dislocations or fractures of the clavicle and the acromion. Two patients required internal fixation to restore congruence of the glenoid; the others were treated conservati vely with success. We present a new classification of coracoid fractur es which helps in their management.