Journal of Musculoskeletal Trauma

Original Article

The Operative Treatment of Scapula Fracture: Joo Tae Park, Gil Yeong Ahn, Young Shik Shin, dong Keun Kim; J Korean Soc Fract 1998;11(1):41-46. Published online January 31, 1998; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jksf.1998.11.1.41

Abstract PDF: Fractures of the scapula are rare and those were treated conservatively, in general. But, some instances, conservative care cases remain limitation of range of motion, long standing pain and insufficiency of the muscle power. The purpose of his study is to evaluate the clinical results of the operative treatment on the scapular fracture. From May 1989 to December 1994, we treated 17 scapular fractures by the open reduction and internal fixation. We were able to follow up 14 cases, of which 11 cases(79%) had complete functional recovery. The other 3 cases (21%) had varying degree of pain, loss of mobility and weakness. Overall, however, 13 cases (93%) patients had good to excellent results.

Case Report

K-wire Migration into the Thoracic Cavity after Surgery of Scapular Fracture: A Case Report: In Ju Lee, Nam Yong Choi, Young Chae Lee, Hyun Seok Song; J Korean Soc Fract 1996;9(2):326-329. Published online April 30, 1996; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jksf.1996.9.2.326

Abstract PDF: The use of smooth and threaded pins for internal fixation is often complicated by component migration to a part of the body especially when employed about the acromioclavicuiar Joint. A case report of K-wire migration into the thoracic cavity following surgery of scapular fracture is presented. This phoenomenon occurred despite efforts to bend the lateral ends of the pins to prevent medial migration. If pins or wires are employed even bent at the lateral ends, chinidcal and x-ray follow up should be frequent. The pins should be removed immediately on obtaining the desired therapy.

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