Open Scapulothoracic Dissociation
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- DOI: 10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-24-00050
Open Scapulothoracic Dissociation
Abstract
Scapulothoracic dissociation is a rare and serious type of trauma caused by musculoskeletal, vascular, and brachial plexus injuries owing to lateral displacement of the scapula with a strong blunt external force. Here, we describe the treatment of an open scapulothoracic dissociation patient and summarize the findings.
Copyright © 2025 The Author(s). Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. on behalf of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
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