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*Rule-out other injuries
*Rule-out other injuries
*Sling, ice
*Sling, ice
==See Also==
*[[Fractures (Main)]]


==Source==
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Revisión del 00:32 1 may 2012

Background

  • Occurs via direct trauma to shoulder area or FOOSH
    • Fractures of body and glenoid are most common
  • >75% are assoc w/ other injuries (ribs, lung, shoulder girdle)

Clinical Features

  • Localized tenderness over scapula w/ ipsilateral arm held in adduction
  • Any arm movement will worsen pain

Imaging

  • Dedicated scapular series (AP, lateral, axillary) will identify most fracturs

Management

  • Rule-out other injuries
  • Sling, ice

See Also

Source

  • Tintinalli