[Isolated fractures of the shoulder blade in childhood and adolescence]

Fractures of the scapula in childhood and youth are very rare injuries. Despite the few number of cases one can clearly distinguish, with regard to the cause of the accident, the sort of forces involved and the type of fracture, between those injuries received by adults and those of children. In the case of children and youths isolated scapular injuries and a larger number of isolated fractures of the acromial and the coracoid processes can be found. For an accurate diagnosis a thorough radiological examination must be undertaken, and if necessary further special x-ray projections or on-target x-ray spot exposures.