Subclavian artery injury and fracture of the scapula.
A fracture of the scapula is frequently associated with other significant injuries. In the case described, a motorcycle accident victim sustained multiple injuries, including a scapular fracture associated with a tear of the subclavian artery, demonstrated by angiography and confirmed at operation. A literature review revealed no similar case.
D000328:Adult; D001917:Brachial Plexus / Q000293:injuries; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012540:Scapula / Q000293:injuries*; D013348:Subclavian Artery / Q000293:injuries*