[Surgical management of shoulderblade fractures]

Fractures of the scapula are a domain of conservative therapy. In the majority of cases early restoration of function produces good results. Nevertheless there are types of fractures which should be reduced in open procedures and treated by an osteosynthetic method stable enough to ensure early mobilisation. A report of 5 patients is presented, 2 of whom showing severe, 1 light and the remaining 2 no concomitant injuries. Indications, access, choice of procedure and results are described.