Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Scapula fractures--classification and differential therapy].

E Euler1, P Habermeyer, W Kohler

  • 1Chirurgische Klinik und Poliklinik, Klinikum Innenstadt, Ludwig-Maximillians-Universität München.

Der Orthopade
|April 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Pain levels during distraction osteogenesis with lengthening nails in 168 cases.

European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie·2022
Same author

Novel approach to estimate distraction forces in distraction osteogenesis and application in the human lower leg.

Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials·2022
Same author

[Injuries of the biceps-labrum complex : Principles, pathologies and treatment concepts].

Der Unfallchirurg·2020
Same author

Novel method for determining bone dimensions relevant for longitudinal and transverse distraction osteogenesis and application in the human tibia and fibula.

Annals of anatomy = Anatomischer Anzeiger : official organ of the Anatomische Gesellschaft·2020
Same author

Three-dimensional assessment of lower limb alignment: Reference values and sex-related differences.

The Knee·2019
Same author

Intraoperative customization of intramedullary nails - First results.

Injury·2019

This study classifies scapula fractures into types A, B, and C, detailing treatment indications and surgical methods. Glenoid and accessory process fractures were most commonly treated surgically.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Traumatology
  • Skeletal anatomy

Context:

  • Fractures of the scapula are complex injuries requiring precise classification for effective treatment.
  • Understanding fracture patterns is crucial for determining optimal management strategies, whether conservative or operative.
  • This study reviews a series of scapula fracture cases treated at a single institution.

Purpose:

  • To present a classification system for scapula fractures (Type A, B, C).
  • To describe the indications for conservative and operative management of scapula fractures.
  • To outline surgical approaches and techniques used for treating these fractures.

Summary:

  • The study classifies scapula fractures into Type A (body and process), Type B (neck), and Type C (glenoid).

Related Experiment Videos

  • It details the criteria for choosing between non-operative and surgical interventions.
  • A review of 93 patients with 153 scapula fractures (Type A, B, C) showed a surgical treatment ratio of 1.7:1, with glenoid and accessory process fractures frequently requiring surgery.

    • Impact:

    • Provides a clear framework for classifying scapula fractures, aiding clinical decision-making.
    • Highlights the importance of specific fracture types, such as glenoid fractures, in surgical indications.
    • Contributes to the understanding of treatment trends and outcomes for scapula fractures.