Fracture of the scapular spine in a patient with a Delta III prothesis
Published online: Oct 27 2005
Ph. Debeer, F. Robyns
From the University Hospital Pellenberg, Pellenberg, Belgium
Abstract
Isolated scapular spine fractures are rare and are usually associated with other injuries.
We describe a patient with a Delta III shoulder replacement who sustained a displaced ipsilateral fracture of the scapular spine after a fall. Internal fixation of the fracture resulted in excellent pain relief and restoration of the pre-existing shoulder mobility.