Abstract
Golfers may injure themselves as a result of repetitive asymmetrical loads exerted on the body by poor swing mechanics. If the repetitive sub-maximal loading is not removed, this repetitive loading will exceed the adaptive capacity of bone, eventually resulting in a stress fracture. Stress fracture of the scapula due to golfing is extremely rare. Only two cases of acromion fracture have been reported. A rare case of nontraumatic coracoid fracture in a 50-year-old female beginner golfer is reported here. The mechanism of injury is also discussed. Level of evidence Level IV.
Keywords:
Beginner golfer; Coracoid; Scapula; Stress fracture.
MeSH terms
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Athletic Injuries / diagnostic imaging
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Athletic Injuries / etiology
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Athletic Injuries / physiopathology*
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Athletic Injuries / therapy
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Coracoid Process / diagnostic imaging
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Coracoid Process / injuries*
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Cumulative Trauma Disorders / diagnostic imaging
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Cumulative Trauma Disorders / etiology
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Cumulative Trauma Disorders / physiopathology
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Cumulative Trauma Disorders / therapy
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Female
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Fractures, Bone / diagnostic imaging*
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Fractures, Bone / etiology
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Fractures, Bone / physiopathology*
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Fractures, Bone / therapy
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Fractures, Stress / diagnostic imaging
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Fractures, Stress / etiology
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Fractures, Stress / physiopathology*
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Fractures, Stress / therapy
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Golf / injuries*
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Humans
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Middle Aged
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Scapula / diagnostic imaging
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Scapula / injuries