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Fracture of the acromion associated with arterial lesion: case report

Fracture of the acromion and arterial injury are a rare association. The clinical picture is characterized by shoulder pain, functional disability and swelling of the affected limb with decreased distal pulse and temperature. Radiography of the shoulder and arteriography define the diagnosis and assist in postoperative follow-up. The authors report a rare case of fracture of the acromion associated with injury of the ipsilateral ulnar artery and describe its treatment, as well as pre- and postoperative evaluations.

Acromial lesions; bone fracture surgery; acromion radiography; acromion surgery; internal fixation of adult fractures


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