Jan 30, 2025 · Scapula Fractures are uncommon fractures to the shoulder girdle caused by high energy trauma and associated with pulmonary injury, head injury, and increased injury severity scores.

The shoulder blade (scapula) is a triangular-shaped bone that is protected by a complex system of surrounding muscles. Scapula fractures represent less than 1% of all broken bones and many of …

Direct trauma is usually the cause of most scapula fractures. Pain, swelling and bruising are the most common symptoms. Only about 10 percent of scapula fractures require surgery. Nonoperative …

Scapular fractures are uncommon, accounting for less than 1 percent of all fractures. This may be because they typically result from high-energy trauma which often occurs with multi-system injuries.

• Appreciate the anatomy of the scapula • Understand radiographic evaluation and diagnosis of scapular fractures • Develop a framework for treatment options and indications • Appreciate scope of injury, …

Scapular fracture or broken shoulder blades are caused by direct trauma involving a large amount of force, hence in 80% of scapular fracture cases there are other associated injuries to chest, lungs, …

Sep 2, 2025 · Scapula fractures are a rare injury, accounting for less than 1% of all fractures and 3-5% of shoulder girdle injuries. They occur most often in young men (25-50 years of age). Body of the …

A scapula fracture is a break or crack in the scapula (shoulder blade), which is a flat, triangular bone providing attachment to the muscles of the back, neck, chest, and arm. Common Symptoms. Cause …

Dec 30, 2025 · Requires trauma series views to demonstrate the fractures due to the superimposition of the shoulder girdle and thoracic cage. Radiographic series includes:

Prompt evaluation and treatment of a fractured scapula ensures adequate bone healing and prevents complications such as nonunion of the fractured ends. Scapula fractures are often first diagnosed by …