Acromial Stress Fracture in a Young Wheelchair User
Author Information
Author(s): Aujla Randeep S, Gulihar Abhinav, Taylor Grahame JS
Primary Institution: Orthopaedic Department, Glenfield Hospital
Hypothesis
Acromial stress fractures may occur as a complication of wheelchair use in patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.
Conclusion
The new surgical technique successfully corrected the non-united acromial stress fracture and resolved the patient's pain.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a four-year history of shoulder pain.
- CT scans confirmed a non-united acromial stress fracture.
- The surgical technique used was successful in resolving the patient's pain.
Takeaway
A young woman in a wheelchair had a shoulder fracture that was fixed with a special surgery, and now she feels better.
Methodology
The case involved imaging studies (radiographs and CT scans) and a surgical procedure using a superiorly closing wedge osteotomy with cancellous lag screw fixation.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
22-year old Caucasian female, wheelchair bound due to Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.
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