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.