A typical anatomical feature which you will get to see right on the shoulder blades is Acromion. 

Basically it is nothing but a lateral extension of human spine on scapula. It forms the highest point 

of shoulder and looks triangular in shape. It is also commonly known as Acromion process. This 

along with clavicle forms acriomioclavicular joint.  

Scientifically the blade of shoulder is known as scapula. When the joining of Acromion process and 

clavicle takes place it provides muscle attachment for the chest and arms region of the human body. 

If there is acromion fracture, then you need to do the needful for getting quality treatment of 

acromion fracture. 

Acromion fracture and its various types

There are different types of acromion fracture which you will get to see. The popular among them 

are Type 1 acromion fracture, Type 2 acromion fracture, Type 3 acromion fracture and Stress 

fractures. Sub divisions are also there. Type 1 fracture in other words popular as Flat Acromion. As 

per records this type shows less impingement cases. First subdivision needs less healing period as 

it happens for pushing and tearing action, and popular in name of Avulsion fractures. Its 2nd sub 

division occurs due to displacement of bone having its primary reason as trauma. 

Type 2 is known as curved acromion because of its feature and appearance. If there is too much 

displacement of bones both lateral and interior then it is definitely type 2.  For the treatment of 

acromion fracture of this type, the patient will need a maximum healing time of   not less than a 

period of 6 months. This period is given keeping in mind that there is no need of surgery for the 

displacement of bone.

Type 3 is commonly known as either beaked or hooked Acromion. You will get to see maximum 

Acromion fracture cases of type 3 only. The displacement which takes place in this case is of 

inferior quality. The pain is severe which will make the condition of the patient unbearable. The 

severe-ness of pain inthis case is much higher comparison to the other 2 previous types. It can be 

either degenerative or anatomical in feature. Surgical process is must for treating this condition.  

With every passing day number of cases of Stress fractures is increasing. In this case the 

undersurface appears convex close to the distal end. If you are a victim of Acromion fracture of any 

type then you may experience pain in shoulder area followed by many other ailments.
 

Treatment for the problem of acromion fracture

After going through the above information of the different types of Acromion fracture, we can 

clearly get an idea that the treatment which will be offered by doctors for problem will vary 

depending on case type. For both Type 1 and Type 2 there is no need of surgical process, but in case 

of type 3, surgery is mandatory. While for stress fractures the decision may vary from case to case.