Citation

Donovan M, Attia MW. JAAPA 2018; 31(3): 26-28.

Affiliation

Megan Donovan practices at Nemours/Alfred I. Dupont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Del. Magdy W. Attia is a professor of pediatrics at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pa., and associate director of emergency medicine and practices in the ED at Nemours/Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, American Academy of Physicians Assistants)

DOI

10.1097/01.JAA.0000529769.68026.92

PMID

29470369

Abstract

This article reviews an isolated scapula fracture in a teenage athlete. Although rarely reported in professional athletes, scapula fracture should be included in the differential diagnosis of shoulder injuries. Proper imaging is key to effective diagnosis and management.

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