Scapular fractures. Anatomical review, classifications and associated injuries

Congress:

ESSR 2015

Poster Number:

P-0125

Type:

Educational Poster

Keywords:

Trauma, Oedema, Athletic injuries, Normal variants, Education, Plain radiographic studies, MR, CT, Musculoskeletal joint, Musculoskeletal bone, Anatomy

Authors:

J. Cardenal Urdampilleta, B. Ruiz, F. Diez Renovales, L. Anton Mendez, N. Nates Uribe, D. Grande Icaran, E. Alcalde, J. CASTILLO; Bilbao/ES

DOI:

10.1594/essr2015/P-0125

DOI-Link:

https://dx.doi.org/10.1594/essr2015/P-0125

Conclusion

Scapular fractures are high-energy injuries that occur in a variety of patterns. Surgical indications are evolving as fracture pattern recognition is improving with the use of 3D CT and classification systems are becoming more accurate.

Displaced articular fractures, particularly those associated with glenohumeral joint instability, remain a strong indication for surgical treatment. The threshold of displacement for which body and neck fractures warrant surgery remains poorly defined, but in young, active patients, surgical reduction and fixation of displaced fractures may be necessary to maximize the functional outcome.