Scapular fracture

Case contributed by Andrew Murphy
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Motor vehicle accident

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

There are fractures through the right ribs and no signs of a pneumothorax. 

Additionally, there is a comminuted fracture through the body of the right scapula.

ct

Comminuted fracture through body of the right scapula with no evidence of extension to the glenoid articulating surface.
Sclerotic bone lesion within the mid diaphysis of the right clavicle has features most in keeping with an incidental enostosis.

Case Discussion

Always ensure you inspect the entire image before moving on, don't get caught in the trap of prematurely ending your search

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.