• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• v.13 no.2
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• pp.280-285
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• 2010

Purpose: Coracoid impingement syndrome refers to subscapularis impingement between the coracoid process and lesser tuberosity of the humerus, and pain may occur when the arm is positioned in forward flexion, internal rotation and adduction. This position is common for archers. Material and methods: A female archer with coracoid impingement syndrome that was uncontrolled by conservative therapy underwent arthroscopic subcoracoid decompression. At the 20th postoperative month of follow up, she complained of painful rotator interval widening and so she underwent arthroscopic rotator interval plication. Results: At the postoperative 6th month of follow up after the second operation, she showed no pain and good functional results, and she returned to competing as an archer. Conclusion: We have reported here on a case of successful treatment of painful rotator widening after subcoracoid decompression in an elite archer.

• Journal of the Korean Arthroscopy Society
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• v.14 no.3
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• pp.192-195
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• 2010

Subcoracoid impingement resulting from abnormal contact between the anterosuperior humerus and the anterior coracoacromial arch represents an uncommon source of anterior shoulder pain. Certain operative procedures can also alter the relationship between the coracoid and the lesser tuberosity, leading to impingement of the interventing soft tissue, including the subscapularis and the bursa. We describe an unique case of subcoracoid impingement with the tear of subscapularis tendon after the internal fixation of the fractured coracoid process with cannulated screw due to crowding of the coracohumeral space. Arthroscopic removal of the screw and repair of the subscapularis in our patient resulted in successful resolution of his symptoms. Although subcoracoid impingement is a rare cause of shoulder pain, failure to diagnose and treat this condition may represent a significant cause of failed shoulder surgery.