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Floating shoulder: ipsilateral clavicle, scapular body and glenoid fracture. A case report
Mehmet Elmadag1, Hasan H Ceylan1, Kerem Bilsel1
1Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Abstract:
We present a case of shoulder instability following a traffic accident. Allman Type I midshaft clavicle, Ideberg Type II glenoid and DeCloux Type I scapular body fractures were diagnosed following radiologic examination. There were no signs of ligamentous injury. Mechanical instability was noted at the shoulder due to breakage of the supportive bony skeleton. The patient was treated surgically with plate and screw fixation. Surgical fixation allowed early postoperative physiotherapy and rehabilitation. This rare injury and its treatment options are discussed in the light of current literature.
Key Words:
floating shoulder, scapula, clavicle, glenoid, mechanical instability.
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