Presentation
History of injury to the left shoulder after getting direct trauma, unable to lift the left upper arm above the shoulder level.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Scapula comminuted fracture
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The x-ray shows a left scapula-comminuted fracture.
No clear dislocation is noted.
No clear rib fracture or pneumothorax is noted.
Case Discussion
Scapular fractures are often associated with other injuries due to the high-energy trauma that is usually the underlying cause: