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:
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Scapula fractures represent only 3-5% of shoulder girdle injuries and are a MARKER of HIGH-ENERGY TR...
The SUPERIOR SHOULDER SUSPENSORY COMPLEX (SSSC) is a bony-ligamentous ring comprising glenoid, corac...
Scapula fractures are common (30% of shoulder injuries); associated injuries are rare (10%); mortali...
GLENOID fracture classification (IDEBERG): Type I = rim fractures (IA anterior, IB posterior); Type ...
Surgical indications for scapular fractures: GLENOPOLAR ANGLE less than 22 degrees (normal 30-45 deg...
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