title: Radiation induced fracture of the scapula.
abstract: A case of radiation induced osteonecrosis resulting in a fracture of the scapula in a 76-yr-old female patient with a history of breast carcinoma is presented. Diagnostic imaging, laboratory recommendations and clinical findings are discussed along with an algorithm for the safe management of patients with a history of cancer and musculoskeletal complaints. This case demonstrates the necessity of a thorough investigation of musculoskeletal complaints in patients with previous bone-seeking carcinomas.
authors.affiliation: Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, Whittier, CA.
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Riggs
authors.forename: G D
authors.initials: GD
authors.lastname: Schultz
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Hanes
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005598:Fractures, Spontaneous / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D010025:Osteoradionecrosis / Q000150:complications*; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D012540:Scapula / Q000293:injuries / Q000528:radiation effects*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed