Nonunion of a scapular spine fracture: Case report and management with open reduction, internal fixation, and bone graft

Int J Shoulder Surg. 2008 Jul;2(3):64-7. doi: 10.4103/0973-6042.42202.

Abstract

Fractures of the scapular spine are relatively uncommon. We report a case of a 39 year old male who developed an atrophic non-union scapular spine fracture entering the spino-glenoid notch. We describe our experience with this rare fracture pattern and identify the need for early internal fixation in the young, active and working population.

Keywords: Fracture; internal fixation; nonunion; open reduction; scapular spine.

Publication types

  • Case Reports