Scapular dislocation (locked scapula).
We report the case of a 19-year-old woman who presented to the emergency department with pain and inability to move her right shoulder after falling backwards and striking it on a cart. Radiographs of the shoulder revealed a dislocated scapula. Closed reduction in the ED was successful. This rare case of scapular dislocation serves to emphasize that a heightened awareness for this injury is necessary if it is to be recognized and treated appropriately. Its treatment and prognosis are reviewed.
Walker
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Department of Surgery, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City 73126.
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D000328:Adult; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D008349:Manipulation, Orthopedic; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D011859:Radiography; D012540:Scapula