title: Bony avulsion of the supraspinatus origin from the scapular spine.
abstract: We describe a case of an avulsion of the scapular spine at the origin of the supraspinatus muscle, with successful conservative treatment. An isolated avulsion is rare, as most avulsions occur in combination with other (more severe) injuries such as fractures of the scapula body or neck, coracoid process, glenoid or humerus. These injuries are mostly seen in high-energy trauma cases and need their own specific treatment. One should therefore always rule out concurrent trauma before treating conservatively.
authors: Department of Orthopaedics, Leiden University Medical Centre, PO box 9600, 2300 RC Leiden, The Netherlands. ajhvochteloo@hotmail.com
authors: Anne J
authors: AJ
authors: Vochteloo
authors: Marjolijn
authors: M
authors: Henket
authors: Patrice W
authors: PW
authors: Vincken
authors: Jochem
authors: J
authors: Nagels
mesh_terms: D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D011859:Radiography; D017006:Rotator Cuff / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D000070636:Rotator Cuff Injuries; D012540:Scapula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014463:Ultrasonography; D055815:Young Adult