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Scapular fracture13
  • However, when a person is subject to considerable blunt force trauma , there is a chance of a scapular fracture. (hoffmannpersonalinjury.com)
  • A scapular fracture may also be accompanied by serious chest trauma. (hoffmannpersonalinjury.com)
  • Scapular fracture repair surgery has historically been performed through a large, open incision. (ryanslabovitchmd.com)
  • A scapular fracture typically causes excruciating pain. (orthoimplantsindia.com)
  • How is a Scapular Fracture Diagnosed? (jacobcoxmd.com)
  • A scapular fracture is a fracture of the scapula, the shoulder blade. (wikipedia.org)
  • Imaging techniques such as X-ray are used to diagnose scapular fracture, but the injury may not be noticed in part because it is so frequently accompanied by other, severe injuries that demand attention. (wikipedia.org)
  • The injuries that usually accompany scapular fracture generally have the greatest impact on the patient's outcome. (wikipedia.org)
  • As with other types of fractures, scapular fracture may be associated with pain localized to the area of the fracture, tenderness, swelling, and crepitus (the crunching sound of bone ends grinding together). (wikipedia.org)
  • Since scapular fractures impair the motion of the shoulder, a person with a scapular fracture has a reduced ability to move the shoulder joint. (wikipedia.org)
  • Signs and symptoms may be masked by other injuries that accompany the scapular fracture. (wikipedia.org)
  • Scapular fracture can result from electrical shocks and from seizures: muscles pulling in different directions contract powerfully at the same time. (wikipedia.org)
  • scapular fracture may occur as a complication of this technique. (wikipedia.org)
Bone31
  • Since the incisions are centered over sites of "perimeter" fracture displacement of this relatively flat bone, minimal soft tissue retraction and less muscular stripping are necessary, while indirect reduction of the intervening scapula body is accomplished to restore anatomic alignment. (healthpartners.com)
  • This condition is a break of the scapula, the large, flat, triangular bone that contains the shoulder socket. (oastl.com)
  • The scapula (shoulder blade) is a flat, triangular bone providing attachment to the muscles of the back, neck, chest, and arm. (totalsportsmedicine.com)
  • A "ball" at the top of the upper arm bone (the humerus) fits neatly into a "socket," called the glenoid, which is part of the shoulder blade (scapula). (totalsportsmedicine.com)
  • Three bones come together to form the shoulder joint: the collarbone (clavicle), the shoulder blade (scapula), and the upper arm bone (humerus). (totalsportsmedicine.com)
  • Plates and screws are then inserted into the bone to hold the fracture together. (totalsportsmedicine.com)
  • The scapula, or shoulder blade, is a bone in the back of your shoulder that connects the shoulder to the spine. (orthoimplantsindia.com)
  • The scapula/shoulder blade is a large triangular bone that connects the upper back/thoracic cage and is well connected by a complex system of muscles. (orthoimplantsindia.com)
  • A person's upper back has two scapula bones, one on each side, and each scapula connects to a clavicle (collarbone) and a humerus (upper arm bone). (orthoimplantsindia.com)
  • When they occur in the glenoid fossa, fractures are usually small chips out of the bone or extensions of fractures occurring in the scapular neck. (wikipedia.org)
  • Also, the scapula is able to move, so traumatic forces exerted on it are dissipated, not absorbed by the bone. (wikipedia.org)
  • These plates and screws are usually left in the bone but can be removed after fracture healing is complete if they cause any irritation. (orthoshah.com)
  • In addition to the risks that occur with any major surgery, certain specific risks of clavicle fracture surgery include difficulty in bone healing, lung injury, and irritation caused by hardware. (orthoshah.com)
  • Some fractures will heal quickly without complication but others, such as comminuted or displaced fractures, may result in an incomplete union of the bone, and perhaps involve surgery to insert metalwork to support and help unite the fracture. (clarkewillmott.com)
  • Most clavicle fractures occur when a fall onto the shoulder or an outstretched arm puts enough pressure on the bone that it snaps or breaks. (aaos.org)
  • Many clavicle fractures can be treated by wearing a sling to keep the arm and shoulder from moving while the bone heals. (aaos.org)
  • With some clavicle fractures, however, the pieces of bone move far out of place when the injury occurs. (aaos.org)
  • Most fractures occur in the middle portion, or shaft, of the bone. (aaos.org)
  • The bone can crack just slightly or break into many pieces (comminuted fracture). (aaos.org)
  • The broken pieces of bone may line up straight or may be far out of place (displaced fracture). (aaos.org)
  • This illustration shows a clavicle fracture close to where the bone attaches to the scapula (shoulder blade). (aaos.org)
  • In a clavicle fracture, the broken ends of the bone may cause tenting of the skin over the fracture site. (aaos.org)
  • Typically, a shoulder fracture is treated surgically since the fractured bone will usually be dislocated. (moviecultists.com)
  • When a bone fracture is untreated, it can result in either a nonunion or a delayed union . (moviecultists.com)
  • The humerus (upper arm bone), clavicle (collarbone), and scapula (shoulder blade) make up the shoulder. (ankinlaw.com)
  • Surgery may be needed if the broken bone is extremely out of place, has broken through your skin, or you have several fractures, such as fractures of the scapula and clavicle. (ankinlaw.com)
  • Your shoulder girdle comprises your collarbone (clavicle), your shoulder blade (scapula), your arm bone (humerus) and all the muscles and ligaments that support and move these bones. (windsorupperlimb.com)
  • Commonly called the shoulder blade, the scapula is a flat, triangular bone in your upper back. (wilsonshoulder.com)
  • FIO manifests clinically with generalized bone pain and multiple fractures of both the axial and appendicular skeletons. (medscape.com)
  • Patient 1 was a 48-year-old Indian man who presented with a 10-year history of generalized bone pain, multiple fractures, and muscle weakness and was bed-bound at the time of presentation. (medscape.com)
  • The scapula is a triangular-shaped bone that functions mainly as a site for muscle attachment. (medscape.com)
Humerus8
Injuries14
  • Traumatic injuries of the scapula have received little attention in the literature because they are uncommon. (medscape.com)
  • Their relative infrequency notwithstanding, scapula fractures have a high association with other injuries. (medscape.com)
  • Perform fluid resuscitation, stabilize the cardiopulmonary system, and treat life-threatening injuries prior to operative fixation of scapula fractures. (medscape.com)
  • This article reviews closed management of scapula fractures, discusses open treatment, and provides guidelines for injuries that require operative intervention. (medscape.com)
  • Scapula fractures account for 1% of all fractures, 3% of shoulder-girdle injuries, and 5% of all shoulder fractures. (medscape.com)
  • Because scapula fractures are frequently associated with other, potentially life-threatening injuries, surgery should be postponed until the patient is medically stabilized. (orthoimplantsindia.com)
  • Shoulder blade fractures happen as a result of high-energy, blunt trauma injuries, like car accidents or substantial height falls. (orthoimplantsindia.com)
  • Because other injuries are frequently present with scapula fractures, your doctor will look for them. (orthoimplantsindia.com)
  • Crushing injuries (as may occur in railroad or forestry accidents) and sports injuries (as may occur in horseback riding, mountain biking, bmxing or skiing) can also fracture the scapula. (wikipedia.org)
  • Whilst the majority of injuries involving fractures will affect only one or bones, in the case of very serious accidents such as high speed road collisions or falls from height, a large number of bones might be broken. (clarkewillmott.com)
  • Reproduced and adapted from Nuber GW, Bowen MK: Acromioclavicular joint injuries and distal clavicle fractures. (aaos.org)
  • Flail Chest is a traumatic chest injury defined as segmental fractures of 3 or more ribs and is often associated with pulmonary injuries such as hemothorax and pneumothorax. (orthobullets.com)
  • A shoulder fracture can result from a variety of common injuries, like a bad fall or a car accident. (wilsonshoulder.com)
  • Scapula fractures often occur with chest injuries. (wilsonshoulder.com)
Complications3
  • The most common complications associated with a scapula fracture involve bleeding or infection risks that occur if the fracture is open and there is damage to the blood vessels. (hoffmannpersonalinjury.com)
  • You are at a greater risk of complications during and after clavicle fracture surgery if you have diabetes, are elderly and use tobacco products. (orthoshah.com)
  • Complications in fractures of the wrist are strongly related to the location of the fracture. (aafp.org)
Fixation8
  • BACKGROUND: The approach of choice for open reduction internal fixation of displaced fractures involving the scapula neck or body is from posterior. (healthpartners.com)
  • DESCRIPTION OF TECHNIQUE: Based on the fracture pattern, incisions are made along the anatomic bony perimeter to access the scapula borders for reduction and fixation. (healthpartners.com)
  • PATIENTS AND METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed seven men with a mean age of 39 years (range, 19-75 years) who underwent open reduction internal fixation of a displaced scapula body or neck fracture using this minimally invasive approach. (healthpartners.com)
  • The fractured scapula does not typically require fixation as the tone of the surrounding muscles holds the pieces in place for healing to occur. (teachmeanatomy.info)
  • ORIF/open reduction and internal fixation is a surgical procedure employed for the treatment of a scapula fracture not amenable to non-surgical conservative treatment. (totalsportsmedicine.com)
  • It is considered as a safe method for fixation of displaced clavicle fractures in adolescents and athletes as it allows rapid healing and faster return to sports. (orthoshah.com)
  • Our preferred techniques for glenoid rim fractures, involving less than 20% of the joint surface, are arthroscopic-assisted re-fixation techniques using suture anchor repair and screws . (moviecultists.com)
  • As a leading orthopedic shoulder surgeon, Dr. Wilson performs a wide range of procedures, including shoulder fracture fixation, partial shoulder replacement, and reverse total shoulder replacement. (wilsonshoulder.com)
Symptoms6
Collarbone3
  • The break or fracture of the clavicle (collarbone) is a common sports injury associated with contact sports such as football and martial arts, as well as impact sports such as motor racing. (orthoshah.com)
  • A clavicle fracture is a break in the collarbone, one of the main bones in the shoulder. (aaos.org)
  • For these more complicated fractures, surgery may be needed to realign the collarbone. (aaos.org)
Trauma7
  • Medical therapy for a patient with a scapula fracture generally is the same as that for any trauma patient. (medscape.com)
  • Typically, scapula fractures result from high-energy trauma. (medscape.com)
  • Fractures of the scapula are relatively uncommon , and if they do occur, it is an indication of severe chest trauma. (teachmeanatomy.info)
  • Scapular (shoulder blade) fractures are usually the result of intense trauma such as a high-speed motor vehicle accident, a fall from a height onto one's back or a fall on an outstretched arm. (totalsportsmedicine.com)
  • The scapula is fractured as the result of significant blunt trauma, as occurs in vehicle collisions. (wikipedia.org)
  • Scapular fractures can be detected in the standard chest and shoulder radiographs that are given to patients who have had significant physical trauma, but much of the scapula is hidden by the ribs on standard chest X-rays. (wikipedia.org)
  • Fractures of the glenoid are rare but can occur due to major trauma or during high-energy sports activities. (moviecultists.com)
Diagnosis2
  • Total Sports Medicine & Orthopedics provides diagnosis and individualized nonoperative and operative treatments for the shoulder including ORIF of scapular fractures in Las Vegas, NV. (totalsportsmedicine.com)
  • Scapular fractures should be evaluated by an orthopedic surgeon for proper diagnosis and treatment. (totalsportsmedicine.com)
Deformity2
  • In a clavicle fracture, there is usually an obvious deformity, or bump, at the fracture site. (aaos.org)
  • Shoulder fractures may cause deformity, which means it doesn't look right. (wilsonshoulder.com)
Type of fracture3
  • Scapular fractures can be treated with nonsurgical or surgical intervention depending upon the type of fracture. (totalsportsmedicine.com)
  • This is usually worn about 3-6 weeks depending on the type of fracture and how well you heal. (ryanslabovitchmd.com)
  • This type of fracture is fairly common, accounting for about 5% of all adult fractures. (aaos.org)
Chest8
  • Arm movement or deep breathing can aggravate the pain because chest wall movement can cause the fractured scapula to move. (orthoimplantsindia.com)
  • Because the scapula is shielded by the chest and shoulder muscles, scapula fractures are infrequent. (orthoimplantsindia.com)
  • To determine the extent of scapula injury, your doctor may also order imaging tests of your shoulder and chest. (orthoimplantsindia.com)
  • The scapula is protected from the front by the ribcage and chest, and from the back it is protected by a thick layer of muscles. (wikipedia.org)
  • I broke 6 vertebra, flail chest fracture (each rib broke in 2 places), broken scapula & punctured lung (later lung collapsed with empyema needed emergency chest drain). (edinburghbicycle.com)
  • Rib Fracture One or more ribs can be fractured due to blunt chest injury. (msdmanuals.com)
  • This x-ray of the chest shows multiple fractures to the right ribs (seen on left). (msdmanuals.com)
  • Rib fractures are rare and indicate a direct blow to the chest and extreme force. (medscape.com)
Multiple fractures2
  • Multiple fractures and broken bones can have a significant impact on your ability to live your life independently. (clarkewillmott.com)
  • We have a long history of acting for clients who have claimed compensation for broken bones and multiple fractures sustained in motorcycle accidents, car accident, at work and generally as a result of the negligence of others. (clarkewillmott.com)
Occur5
  • Fractures that occur in the body may be vertical, horizontal, or comminuted (involving multiple fragments). (wikipedia.org)
  • Clavicle fractures are fairly common and occur in people of all ages. (aaos.org)
  • In a baby, a clavicle fracture can occur during the passage through the birth canal. (aaos.org)
  • As necessary, stabilization of a pathologic fracture or laminectomy will occur before the initiation of other therapies. (medscape.com)
  • but fractures of the sternum and scapula may occur. (msdmanuals.com)
Proximal1
  • This injury commonly constitutes an epiphyseal separation with a fracture through the unfused physis of the proximal clavicle, rather than a true dislocation. (aafp.org)
Coracoid4
  • The coracoid process projects from the superior border of the scapula. (medscape.com)
  • Originating from the superolateral surface of the costal scapula is the coracoid process . (teachmeanatomy.info)
  • Coracoid, a curved, hook-like projection off the front of the scapula located beneath the clavicle, between the ball and socket of the shoulder and the first rib. (orthoimplantsindia.com)
  • The 2 coracoclavicular ligaments (the conoid and the trapezoid ligaments) are found medial to the acromioclavicular joint and attach from the coracoid process on the scapula to the inferior surface of the distal clavicle. (medscape.com)
Right scapula4
  • There is overlying ecchymosis, swelling, and erythema over his right scapula and limited range of motion. (medbullets.com)
  • The authors report the case of a 4-year-old boy who presented to the emergency department with acute post-traumatic winging of right scapula following a fall onto his back. (bmj.com)
  • At 2 years follow-up, there was no improvement in the winging of his right scapula. (bmj.com)
  • He was found to have an elevated serum alkaline phosphatase, a pseudo-fracture of the right scapula, multiple rib fractures, bilateral coxa vara, and femoral neck fractures. (medscape.com)
Injury5
  • Pain: Pain is usually severe and immediate following injury to the scapula. (totalsportsmedicine.com)
  • Based on injury imaging, these five patients had scapula fractures in the "gray zone. (cdc.gov)
  • This injury may be a greenstick, plastic bowing or nondisplaced complete fracture. (aafp.org)
  • If you have suffered a shoulder fracture because of someone else's carelessness or recklessness, you may wonder, "What is a broken shoulder worth in a personal injury lawsuit? (ankinlaw.com)
  • Most fractures cause severe shoulder pain immediately after the injury occurs. (wilsonshoulder.com)
Bones8
  • Fortunately, less than 1% of all broken bones are caused by these kinds of fractures. (orthoimplantsindia.com)
  • Due to the high energy required to cause a scapula fracture, they are frequently accompanied by fractures to the ribs and/or other bones in the shoulder. (orthoimplantsindia.com)
  • If other bones are broken, your doctor may order a computerized tomography (CT) scan to see the fractures in better detail. (aaos.org)
  • I have eleven cracked ribs, hairline fractures in four of my spinal bones and a hairline fractured scapula. (scotsman.com)
  • A fracture to any of these three bones can prevent you from performing certain tasks. (ankinlaw.com)
  • There are three bones in your shoulder, any of which can break or fracture. (wilsonshoulder.com)
  • A fracture that occurs with a shoulder dislocation causes the bones to move out of place. (wilsonshoulder.com)
  • About 80% of shoulder fractures are non-displaced, which means the bones remain in the correct position. (wilsonshoulder.com)
Lateral3
Neck or glenoid1
  • Fractures of the scapula involving the neck or glenoid or with severe displacement have been associated with poor outcomes when treated non-operatively. (ryanslabovitchmd.com)
Acromion of the2
Uncommon2
Glenohumeral1
  • Motion analysis demonstrated similar recruitment of the scapula during the glenohumeral rhythm for the fractured shoulders compared with the same arm of age matched control subjects. (cdc.gov)
Ribs1
  • The injured farmer - who has so far raised £36,000 for the two charities - was rushed to a hospital in Dundee for treatment to 11 broken ribs, hairline fractures in four vertebrae, a fractured scapula and a collapsed lung. (scotsman.com)
Operative2
  • Treatment can be nonoperative or operative depending on the presence of respiratory compromise, the number of consecutive rib fractures, and the presence of open fractures. (orthobullets.com)
  • This study assessed the effect of preoperative planning using a 3D-printed periarticular fracture model on operative performance. (bvsalud.org)
Acromioclavicular joint2
  • Acromion, a bony projection of the scapula at the top of the shoulder that forms a joint with the end of the clavicle (the acromioclavicular joint). (orthoimplantsindia.com)
  • The meniscus that lies in the joint may also be injured during sprains or fractures around the acromioclavicular joint. (medscape.com)
Clavicle and scapula2
Bony2
  • In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the scapula - its bony landmarks, articulations, and clinical correlations. (teachmeanatomy.info)
  • The corocoid process is a bony projection on the scapula, located just below the acromion process. (proprofs.com)
Distal clavicle1
Muscles6
Hold the fracture1
  • The placement of pins may also be considered to hold the fracture in position. (orthoshah.com)
Dislocation2
  • Plain radiographs remain pivotal in the initial assessment of patients with a suspected fracture or dislocation. (aafp.org)
  • A year before presentation, he had sustained a fracture of the right femoral neck with dislocation. (medscape.com)
Heal9
Surgery10
  • Some fractures, particularly the ones that are displaced, may require surgery followed by rehabilitation. (hoffmannpersonalinjury.com)
  • However, the displaced fractures have to be treated with surgery, which can prolong the recovery time. (hoffmannpersonalinjury.com)
  • Newer, minimally invasive techniques have evolved and surgery to repair scapular fractures can now be performed through arthroscopy. (ryanslabovitchmd.com)
  • therefore, most of these fractures are best managed without surgery. (wikipedia.org)
  • Harborview illustrated tips and tricks in fracture surgery. (healthpartners.com)
  • Rehabilitation after surgery to repair a glenoid fracture is focused on restoring normal mobility and strength to the shoulder joint. (moviecultists.com)
  • Some fractures are better treated with surgery because they may carry a high risk of arthritis if left alone. (moviecultists.com)
  • A simple fracture won't need surgery. (ankinlaw.com)
  • Barnes will undergo surgery to repair a fractured scapula (shoulder blade), as well as an injured labrum and rotator cuff. (testudotimes.com)
  • Severe fractures may require shoulder surgery. (wilsonshoulder.com)
Ankle Fracture1
  • The case list included nonoperatively treated emergency department, urgent care and outpatient clinic visits for ankle fracture and was merged with the Prescription Reporting With Immediate Medication Mapping (PRIMUM) database to identify encounters with prescription for opioids. (bvsalud.org)
Cephalic angulation1
  • Nondisplaced complete fractures may be missed unless an image is obtained with 15 degrees of cephalic angulation. (aafp.org)
Glenoid rim1
  • Fractures of the glenoid neck constitute about 25% of all scapula fractures, whereas fractures of the glenoid cavity (glenoid rim and fossa) make up approximately 10% of scapula fractures. (medscape.com)
Posterior4
Direct blow1
  • Clavicle fractures are most often caused by a direct blow to the shoulder. (aaos.org)
Levator scapulae2
  • Additionally, the trapezius, serratus anterior, rhomboids, and levator scapulae insert on the scapula and are responsible for scapular mobility and stability. (medscape.com)
  • 1st 5 sessions patient will receive graded Myofascial release on the upper trapezius, scalene, Supra spinatus, Sternocleiodo mastoid, levator scapulae, and Pectoralis major. (who.int)
Significantly displaced1
  • Most scapular fractures are not significantly displaced due to the strong supporting soft tissue structures surrounding it. (ryanslabovitchmd.com)
Anatomy1
Heals1
  • They often cause irritation in the skin at the site of insertion and must be removed once the fracture heals. (orthoshah.com)
Elbow1
  • Multiple views should be obtained in adults with a suspected fracture of the elbow. (aafp.org)
Surgically1
  • Hardegger et al reported 79% good-to-excellent results associated with five displaced glenoid neck fractures treated surgically (6.5-year follow-up). (medscape.com)
Spine of the2
  • Infraspinous fossa - the area below the spine of the scapula, it displays a convex shape. (teachmeanatomy.info)
  • Supraspinous fossa - the area above the spine of the scapula, it is much smaller than the infraspinous fossa, and is more convex in shape. (teachmeanatomy.info)
Commonly4
  • Men aged 25 to 45 are the most commonly affected by shoulder blade fractures. (orthoimplantsindia.com)
  • The first of this two-part series discusses the features and evaluation of some commonly missed fractures and dislocations of the upper limb, excluding the hand. (aafp.org)
  • This two-part series, divided into separate discussions of the upper limb and the lower limb, reviews key diagnostic features of some commonly missed fractures and dislocations. (aafp.org)
  • This fracture occurs most commonly following a fall onto an outstretched hand. (aafp.org)
Involve2
  • Approximately 50% of scapula fractures involve the body and spine. (medscape.com)
  • Fifteen percent of all clavicular fractures involve the outer one third of the clavicle. (aafp.org)
Minimally1
Occurs1
  • However, these vital structures are rarely injured when a fracture occurs. (aaos.org)