Scapular fracture

Case contributed by Bruno Di Muzio
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fall from height.

Patient Data

Age: 77
Gender: Female

Right shoulder X-ray

x-ray

Multi-fragmentary fracture of body of the scapula. There is no joint involvement.

ct

Multi-fragmentary fracture of body of the scapula. There is no joint involvement.

Case Discussion

No other injury was identified, despite the frequent relation of scapular fractures with other injuries.

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