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Trauma
intermediate
X-Type

Scapula Fractures - Glenoid Fractures, Floating Shoulder and Surgical Indications

Upper Extremity Trauma

A 45-year-old motorcyclist presents after a high-speed collision with severe shoulder pain, multiple rib fractures, and a flail chest. Imaging reveals an ipsilateral clavicle fracture and a displaced scapular neck fracture creating a "floating shoulder" injury. The glenoid is intact. CT scan shows the glenopolar angle is 22 degrees (normal 30-45 degrees). The trauma surgeon discusses the significance of scapula fractures as a marker of high-energy injury, classification systems, and the indications for surgical fixation. Regarding scapula fractures and their management:

Mark each as TRUE or FALSE

A

Scapula fractures represent only 3-5% of shoulder girdle injuries and are a MARKER of HIGH-ENERGY TR...

B

The SUPERIOR SHOULDER SUSPENSORY COMPLEX (SSSC) is a bony-ligamentous ring comprising glenoid, corac...

C

Scapula fractures are common (30% of shoulder injuries); associated injuries are rare (10%); mortali...

D

GLENOID fracture classification (IDEBERG): Type I = rim fractures (IA anterior, IB posterior); Type ...

E

Surgical indications for scapular fractures: GLENOPOLAR ANGLE less than 22 degrees (normal 30-45 deg...

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Click T (True) or F (False) for each option