1: Clin Orthop. 1994 Feb;(299):259-62. 

Missed scapular fracture after trauma. A case report and a 23-year follow-up
report.

Martin SD, Weiland AJ.

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, Cornell Medical
Center, New York, New York 10021.

Scapular fractures are important in that they are often associated with high
morbidity and mortality. Frequently they are overlooked because of the severity
of other associated injuries. Extraarticular scapular fractures are often
treated conservatively, even when displaced. There is no significant long-term
evaluation on this type of treatment and on the management of scapular malunion.
This case report presents a missed scapular fracture and associated rib
fractures with subsequent malunion and a 23-year follow-up assessment. Surgical
resection of a distorted inferior medial border of the scapula and dorsal rib
prominences relieved the patient's symptoms. The case presentation, diagnostic
modalities, treatment, and possible long-term sequelae of this complex fracture
are reviewed.

Publication Types:
    Case Reports
    Review
    Review of Reported Cases

PMID: 8119029 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]