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The floating shoulder.

Chandra Pasapula1, Vipul Mandalia, Nadim Aslam

  • 1Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford, UK.

Acta Orthopaedica Belgica
|December 14, 2004
PubMed
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Ipsilateral clavicle and scapula fractures, known as floating shoulder injuries, are rare and unstable. Ligamentous stability is key; surgical fixation of scapular fractures may be crucial for true floating shoulder treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Traumatology
  • Anatomy

Background:

  • Ipsilateral fracture of the clavicle and scapula is a rare injury.
  • This injury pattern is often termed 'floating shoulder' and is considered unstable.
  • Understanding bony and ligamentous stability is critical for diagnosis and treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the literature on the injury patterns of true floating shoulder.
  • To examine current evidence regarding treatment modalities for floating shoulder injuries.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of ipsilateral clavicle and scapula fractures.
  • Analysis of studies focusing on injury patterns and treatment outcomes.
  • Evaluation of the role of ligamentous structures in stability.

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Main Results:

  • Recent literature highlights the significant role of ligaments in stabilizing ipsilateral clavicle and scapula fractures.
  • True floating shoulder injuries may necessitate stabilization through scapular fracture fixation.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate identification of true floating shoulder injuries requires understanding both bony and ligamentous stability.
  • Surgical fixation of the scapular component appears important for managing true floating shoulder injuries.