Scapula fractures
Definition
Extra-articular scapular fractures
Epidemiology
Extra-articular scapular fractures
Theory
- want to traverse one muscle / one compartment
- keep away from NV bundle
- as a rule perform open biopsy through compartment the tumour is in
- this is the compartment that will require surgical removal in wide excision
- direct approach without going through muscle if possible i.e. tibia, distal ulna
Thigh
Due to scapulothoracic articulation disorder
1. Neurological Origin
A. Spinal Accessory Nerve / Trapezius palsy
B. Long Thoracic Nerve / Serratus Anterior palsy
C. Dorsal Scapular Nerve / Rhomboids palsy (rare)
2. Osseous Origin