Scapulothoracic Dissociation: A Rare Variant: A Case Report
- Author:
Rajat Jangir
;
Diwakar Misra
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
scapulothoracic dissociation;
scapula fracture;
brachial plexus injury;
vascular injury
- MeSH:
Vascular System Injuries
- From:Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal
2014;8(2):46-48
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Scapulothoracic dissociation is a rare injury involving
separation of scapula from the thorax along with the upper
extremity. Majority of the patients have concomitant
neurovascular injury and the prognosis is uniformly
poor in such cases. We present a case of scapulothoracic
dissociation with comminuted fracture of scapula and
acromioclavicular joint disruption without neurovascular
deficit. There were associated avulsion fractures of the
spinous processes of vertebrae (T3-T5). Such presentation
is rare in an already rare scapulothoracic dissociation
injury. A discussion regarding the probable mechanism of
injury, management and prognosis is presented
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