A clinical case of scapula fragment fracture with dislocation of fragments

Relevance. According to statistical data, fractures of the scapula are quite rare, accounting for approximately 3-5% of all shoulder girdle fractures and less than 1% of the total number of fractures. Because of the high-energy nature of scapula fractures, 80% to 95% of cases are associated with additional traumatic injuries.
The aim: to analyze the technique of performing surgical intervention in a fragment fracture of the right scapula with displacement of the fragments on the example of a clinical case.
Object and methods. Patient G., 21 years old, on 12.10.2023 applied to the trauma center № 114 after a wind-driven tree fell on his right forearm area. A fracture of the right scapula with displacement of the fragments was detected, the patient was referred to the emergency room of the R.R. Vreden Research and Development Center for further examination and treatment. On admission to the department, the patient's right supraclavicular region was longer than the left one, the right supraclavicular region at the acromial end was swollen and painful, without visible deformity.
Results. The study presents traumatologic pathology, namely, fractures of the articular and clavicular processes of the scapula with displacement of the fragments, as well as fracture of the acromial process of the scapula with minimal displacement of the fragments and cranial subluxation of the acromial end of the clavicle. The causes, diagnostic methods and surgical treatment of this pathology are described.
Conclusions. Due to the growing amount of data on satisfactory postoperative results in patients with scapula fractures, there is still interest in surgical trends in the treatment of these patients. However, it is worth remembering that postoperative complications after repositioning and fixation of bone fragments continue to be an urgent problem.

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