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Fracture Apparatus Design and Protocol Optimization for Closed-stabilized Fractures in Rodents
Published on: August 14, 2018
An unusual cause of an isolated scapula fracture
1Megan Donovan practices at Nemours/Alfred I. Dupont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Del. Magdy W. Attia is a professor of pediatrics at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pa., and associate director of emergency medicine and practices in the ED at Nemours/Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
Abstract:
This article reviews an isolated scapula fracture in a teenage athlete. Although rarely reported in professional athletes, scapula fracture should be included in the differential diagnosis of shoulder injuries. Proper imaging is key to effective diagnosis and management.
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