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S Mugikura1, T Hirayama, H Tada
1From the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Asahikawa Medical College.
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
|September 11, 2012
Abstract:
Fractures of the scapula are infrequent injuries usually associated with direct, violent trauma to the shoulder girdle. We present a rare case of an avulsion fracture of the scapular spine occurring in a patient during a game of badminton. Open reduction and internal fixation with a tension band-wiring technique was performed. The patient had an uncomplicated recovery and rapidly returned to sporting activity.
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