Acromion Fracture in Children (About a Case)

The shoulder trauma in children frequently results in injuries to the clavicle, while acromion fractures remain a rare occurrence. We report a case of an acromion fracture in an 11-year-old child following a road traffic accident (motorcycle passenger struck by a car). The anteroposterior shoulder X-ray revealed an oblique fracture of the distal end of the posterolateral portion of the acromion. Treatment involved immobilization with an arm-to-body sling, and the follow-up was uncomplicated. We emphasize the importance of detecting this rare fracture in the context of any shoulder trauma.