Scapula and Glenoid Fractures

Abstract

Scapula fractures are not frequently seen even in trauma centers. They comprise only less than 1% of all fractures and 3–5% of fractures involving shoulder region [1, 2]. This low rate is explained with its close position to elastic chest wall, surrounding thick shoulder girdle muscles and soft tissues and high mobility of shoulder girdle. Therefore, scapula fractures are highly associated with high energy trauma such as vehicle accidents or falling from height. Although rare bilateral cases were seen in the literature, scapula fractures almost occur unilaterally as a matter of course [3]. Scapula fractures can be misdiagnosed in polytrauma patients because of less attention given when other concomitant severe injuries exist.