Isolated apophyseal avulsion of the coracoid process: case report and review of literature.
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Apophyseal fractures occur due to direct trauma or avulsion due to a sudden and violent contraction of muscles. In this case report an isolated apophyseal fracture of the coracoid process is described, which has not been described before in English literature, together with a review of current literature.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Acta orthopaedica Belgica
دوره 75 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009