Current challenges and controversies in the management of scapular fractures: a review

Current challenges and controversies in the management of scapular fractures: a review

Abstract Fractures of the scapula are rare and usually associated with high-energy trauma. The unfavorable scapular anatomy, combined with the complexity of the approaches for fracture fixation, make the treatment challenging, even for experienced surgeons. Furthermore, the literature is controversi...

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Main Authors: Robinson Esteves Pires, Vincenzo Giordano, Felipe Serrão Mendes de Souza, Pedro José Labronici
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:Patient Safety in Surgery
Subjects:
Scapular fractures
Surgical decision-making
Non-operative treatment
Floating shoulder
Complications
Patient safety
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13037-020-00281-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13037-020-00281-3

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