title: Avulsion fracture of the scapular spine: A case report.
abstract: Fractures of the scapula are infrequent injuries usually associated with direct, violent trauma to the shoulder girdle. We present a rare case of an avulsion fracture of the scapular spine occurring in a patient during a game of badminton. Open reduction and internal fixation with a tension band-wiring technique was performed. The patient had an uncomplicated recovery and rapidly returned to sporting activity.
authors.affiliation: From the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Asahikawa Medical College.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mugikura
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Hirayama
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Tada
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Takemitsu