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Scapular dislocation

A E Muñiz1

  • 1Department of Emergency Medicine, Medical College of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA.

The American Journal of Emergency Medicine
|November 25, 1998
PubMed
Summary
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Isolated scapular dislocation is rare, often caused by arm distraction or direct posterior trauma. Management depends on presentation, with closed reduction for acute cases and open surgery for delayed diagnoses.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Isolated scapular dislocation is an uncommon emergency department presentation.
  • Proposed mechanisms include distraction injury or direct posterior scapular trauma.
  • Blunt trauma necessitates a thorough search for associated injuries.

Observation:

  • Radiographic evaluation, particularly anterior oblique views, is crucial for diagnosis.
  • Lateral displacement of the scapula is the hallmark radiographic finding.
  • A case of a 32-year-old male with scapular dislocation is presented.

Findings:

  • Acute dislocations are typically managed with closed reduction.
  • Delayed presentations or missed diagnoses may require open surgical reduction.

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  • Literature review on scapular dislocations is provided.

    • Implications:

    • Accurate and timely diagnosis of scapular dislocation is essential for appropriate management.
    • Understanding the mechanisms and radiographic signs aids in prompt identification.
    • This review highlights the importance of considering scapular dislocation in trauma patients.