Operative Fixation of a Lateral Acromion Fracture in a Native Shoulder Using Nice Knot Suture Cerclage

Garrett V. Christensen; Cory J. Call; Michael C. Marinier; Reilly T. Corken; Maria F. Bozoghlian; Carter Lane; James V. Nepola; Brendan M. Patterson; Joseph W. Galvin

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Operative Fixation of a Lateral Acromion Fracture in a Native Shoulder Using Nice Knot Suture Cerclage

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Operative Fixation of a Lateral Acromion Fracture in a Native Shoulder Using Nice Knot Suture Cerclage

Garrett V. Christensen, Cory J. Call, Michael C. Marinier, Reilly T. Corken, Maria F. Bozoghlian, Carter Lane, James V. Nepola, Brendan M. Patterson and Joseph W. Galvin

Arthroscopy techniques (Amsterdam), e70070

07/19/2026

DOI: 10.1002/atn2.70070

PMID: 42499867

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Acromion fractures are challenging injuries to manage. Nonoperative treatment for nondisplaced fractures can yield satisfactory outcomes for most patients. Displaced acromion fractures can be difficult to manage given the vector of displacement and limited bone for fixation. There is no consensus on surgical approach to these fractures as they are rare. Acromion fractures in native shoulders are rarer as most acromion fractures are secondary to altered mechanics and decreased bone mineral density following reverse shoulder arthroplasty. The acromion is a thin and flat bone making plate and screw fixation challenging. This technical note describes a technique for open reduction and internal fixation of a lateral acromion fracture in a native shoulder utilizing Nice knot suture cerclage. © 2026 WILEY‐VCH GmbH

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Title: Subtitle: Operative Fixation of a Lateral Acromion Fracture in a Native Shoulder Using Nice Knot Suture Cerclage
Creators: Garrett V. Christensen - University of Iowa
Cory J. Call - University of Iowa
Michael C. Marinier - University of Iowa Health Care
Reilly T. Corken - University of Iowa Health Care
Maria F. Bozoghlian - University of Iowa
Carter Lane - University of Iowa
James V. Nepola - University of Iowa
Brendan M. Patterson - University of Iowa
Joseph W. Galvin - University of Iowa Health Care
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Arthroscopy techniques (Amsterdam), e70070
DOI: 10.1002/atn2.70070
PMID: 42499867
NLM abbreviation: Arthrosc Tech
ISSN: 2212-6287
eISSN: 2212-6287
Publisher: Wiley
Alternative title: NICE LOOP REPAIR OF LATERAL ACROMION FRACTURE
Language: English
Electronic publication date: 07/19/2026
Academic Unit: Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Record Identifier: 9985183560402771

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