Scapula Fractures
Scapula Fractures
Scapula fractures in general
- Scapula fractures are uncommon
- Accounts for 1% of all fractures
- Low incidence due to its thick edges, mobility, recoil and muscular covering
- Often missed
- Usually associated with RTA
Fractures of the Body and Spine of the scapula
Background
- Most commonly occurs in individuals aged between 40 and 60 years of age
- Always think of associated injuries in patients with scapula fractures because of the high energy needed to cause these fractures
- Healing of fractures very quick
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