title: Comminuted scapular body fractures: A report of three cases managed conservatively in chiropractic settings.
abstract: Fractures of the scapula are relatively uncommon. Fractures specific to the scapular body comprise 35-65% of these fractures. Currently, 99% of all isolated scapular body fractures are being treated nonoperatively with an immobilizing sling or brace and some form of manual therapy with an 86% success rate. We present the conservative management of three patients with comminuted fractures involving the scapular body that were managed in chiropractic settings. Residual disabilities in these three patients as measured by a standardized outcome tool were 2%, 5% and 23% after 3 years, 2 years, and 6 years respectively.
authors.affiliation: Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida Campus, 4705 S Clyde Morris Blvd, Port Orange, FL 32129.
authors.forename: Julie Lynn
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Scarano
authors.forename: Matthew
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Richardson
authors.forename: John A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Taylor
keywords: case management; chiropractic; comminuted; fractures; scapula