Scapular dislocation from trivial trauma: a rare case
【Abstract】Dislocation of the scapula between the ribs and into the thoracic cage is a very rare event. Scapulothoracic dissociation though has been reported, usually occurs after a severe injury and is often associated with other serious injuries like brachial plexus or chest injury, etc. Ainsc...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2012-04-01
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| Series: | Chinese Journal of Traumatology |
| Online Access: | http://www.cjtrauma.com/apps/ojs/index.php/cjt/article/view/201 |
| Summary: | 【Abstract】Dislocation of the scapula between the
ribs and into the thoracic cage is a very rare event.
Scapulothoracic dissociation though has been reported,
usually occurs after a severe injury and is often associated
with other serious injuries like brachial plexus or chest injury,
etc. Ainscow has described a rare type that may occur due
to slight violence with a pre-existing condition. Cases of
isolated scapular dislocation after minor trauma have not
been reported frequently in the literature. It is a distinct
clinical entity and needs to be differentiated from other similar
conditions. Here, we present a case of painless scapular
dislocation associated with trivial trauma followed by spon-taneous reduction in a 10 years old girl. The patient had a
recurrence of the dislocation before presenting to us. But
she did not have any pre-existing condition for scapular
dislocation.
Key words: Scapula; Thorax; Shoulder dislocation |
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| ISSN: | 1008-1275 |