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Revision as of 01:45, 11 February 2012
Background
- Occurs via direct trauma to shoulder area or FOOSH
- Fractures of body and glenoid are most common
- >75% are assoc w/ other injuries (ribs, lung, shoulder girdle)
Clinical Features
- Localized tenderness over scapula w/ ipsilateral arm held in adduction
- Any arm movement will worsen pain
Imaging
- Dedicated scapular series (AP, lateral, axillary) will identify most fracturs
Management
- Rule-out other injuries
- Sling, ice
Source
- Tintinalli