An Unrecognised Case of a Scapula Fracture Sustained through an Unusual Indirect Mechanism

An Unrecognised Case of a Scapula Fracture Sustained through an Unusual Indirect Mechanism

Scapula fractures following low-velocity injuries are extremely rare but can be a missed associated fracture of other upper limb injuries. We describe the case of a patient who sustained a fracture of the scapula through an unusual and hitherto unreported indirect mechanism. The injury was associate...

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Main Authors: Feiran Wu, Asim Rajpura, Mohammad Shahid, Dilraj Sandher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Orthopedics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/848953
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spelling doaj-2889c3897af8469ab39c3fd78e32886a2020-11-24T21:32:44ZengHindawi LimitedCase Reports in Orthopedics2090-67492090-67572013-01-01201310.1155/2013/848953848953An Unrecognised Case of a Scapula Fracture Sustained through an Unusual Indirect MechanismFeiran Wu0Asim Rajpura1Mohammad Shahid2Dilraj Sandher3The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Bristol Road South, Birmingham B31 2AP, UKUniversity Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester M13 9WL, UKThe Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Bristol Road South, Birmingham B31 2AP, UKUniversity Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester M13 9WL, UKScapula fractures following low-velocity injuries are extremely rare but can be a missed associated fracture of other upper limb injuries. We describe the case of a patient who sustained a fracture of the scapula through an unusual and hitherto unreported indirect mechanism. The injury was associated with a radial head fracture and initially missed on presentation. This case highlights the need for increased vigilance when diagnosing injuries with unusual mechanisms.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/848953
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title An Unrecognised Case of a Scapula Fracture Sustained through an Unusual Indirect Mechanism
title_short An Unrecognised Case of a Scapula Fracture Sustained through an Unusual Indirect Mechanism
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description Scapula fractures following low-velocity injuries are extremely rare but can be a missed associated fracture of other upper limb injuries. We describe the case of a patient who sustained a fracture of the scapula through an unusual and hitherto unreported indirect mechanism. The injury was associated with a radial head fracture and initially missed on presentation. This case highlights the need for increased vigilance when diagnosing injuries with unusual mechanisms.
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