Traumatic scapulothoracic dissociation: case report.
A 23-year-old man suffered traumatic scapulothoracic dissociation (TSD) in a car-vs.-bicyclist accident. TSD is a devastating forequarter injury characterized by brachial plexus damage, major upper extremity musculoskeletal disruption, and exsanguinating hemorrhage: our patient survived a hematocrit of 7. Prompt recognition and aggressive management of TSD's multiple injuries are crucial.
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Department of Surgery, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle 98104.
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D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D001917:Brachial Plexus / Q000293:injuries; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000601:surgery; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery