Case Reports in Orthopedics (Jan 2013)

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

  • Feiran Wu,
  • Asim Rajpura,
  • Mohammad Shahid,
  • Dilraj Sandher

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/848953
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2013

Abstract

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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.