Scapular fractures

• Usually the result of a significant force, because of this associated injuries are frequent and sometimes life- or limb-threatening.
• Some of the associated injuries are:
• Rib fractures
• Ipsilateral lung injuries
• Pneumothorax
• Hemothorax
• Pulmonary contusion
• Injuries to the shoulder girdle complex
• Clavicle fractures
• Shoulder dislocations with associated rotator cuff tears
• Neurovascular injuries (rare)
• Brachial plexus injuries
• Axillary artery or nerve injuries
• Subclavian artery injury
• Suprascapular nerve injury
• Vertebral compression fractures

References

Carol Rivers Written Board Review Book 7th edition, Ohio Acep