Scapulothoracic dissociation.
Scapulothoracic dissociation is an uncommon and devastating traumatic injury. A review of 72 cases in the English literature shows that a broad range of musculoskeletal and neurovascular injuries resulting from blunt trauma have been classified as scapulothoracic dissociation since the term was first used in 1984. A review of the current clinical signs and radiographic findings that define scapulothoracic dissociation, as well as a brief description of treatment options and outcomes, is presented.
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Department of Radiology, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, New York 11030, USA.
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Schultz
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Toledano
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D000173:Acromioclavicular Joint / Q000293:injuries*; D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D001174:Arthrodesis; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D011379:Prognosis; D012540:Scapula / Q000293:injuries*; D013247:Sternoclavicular Joint / Q000293:injuries*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*