Authors :
Shangeetha T; MohdAsihin MA; Sree RL; Kamarul Al Haqq AG
Volume/Issue :
Volume 7 - 2022, Issue 7 - July
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7013206
Abstract :
- A percentage of 0.5% of all fractures are
found to be scapular fractures occurring primarily in
young to middle aged males. Traditionally, these
fractures are results of high energy trauma and highly
associated with life-threatening injuries as well as poly
traumatized patients. Most common scapula fractures
are extra-articular (scapula body or glenoid neck
fractures) which has the incidence rate of 62% - 98%.
Extraarticular scapular fractures treated operatively,
reported good functional outcomes based on the DASH
scoring system and has lower rate of complications. The
standard surgical approach to plate scapula fractures is
classic judet approach, however we are reporting a case
of extraarticular scapula fracture and acromion fracture
internal fixation using a modified judet approach.
Modified judet approach was used to plate the scapula
and acromion in view of, this approach allow surgical
approach to body of scapula and acromion with minimal
muscular dissection. Itscrucial to achieve a good
functional outcome of dominant hand by preserving the
infraspinatus muscle and strength in external rotation of
shoulder joint to aid in rehabilitation and faster recovery
postoperatively.
- A percentage of 0.5% of all fractures are
found to be scapular fractures occurring primarily in
young to middle aged males. Traditionally, these
fractures are results of high energy trauma and highly
associated with life-threatening injuries as well as poly
traumatized patients. Most common scapula fractures
are extra-articular (scapula body or glenoid neck
fractures) which has the incidence rate of 62% - 98%.
Extraarticular scapular fractures treated operatively,
reported good functional outcomes based on the DASH
scoring system and has lower rate of complications. The
standard surgical approach to plate scapula fractures is
classic judet approach, however we are reporting a case
of extraarticular scapula fracture and acromion fracture
internal fixation using a modified judet approach.
Modified judet approach was used to plate the scapula
and acromion in view of, this approach allow surgical
approach to body of scapula and acromion with minimal
muscular dissection. Itscrucial to achieve a good
functional outcome of dominant hand by preserving the
infraspinatus muscle and strength in external rotation of
shoulder joint to aid in rehabilitation and faster recovery
postoperatively.
