Bilateral scapular fractures secondary to electrical shock

Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 1992;111(5):287-8. doi: 10.1007/BF00571527.

Abstract

Fractures of the scapula are rare injuries. Usually the scapula requires a high-energy impact to sustain a fracture. Various fractures have been noted as a result of convulsive seizures. We report bilateral scapular fractures caused by electric shock and discuss their pathomechanical origin.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Electric Injuries / complications*
  • Electric Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Fractures, Bone / diagnostic imaging
  • Fractures, Bone / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography
  • Scapula / injuries*