Citation

McBryde JP. Phys. Sportsmed. 1997; 25(10): 64-68.

Affiliation

Carolinas Medical Center, Miller Orthopaedic Clinic, Charlotte, NC, 28203, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1997, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.3810/psm.1997.10.1471

PMID

20086859

Abstract

Scapular fractures are rare in athletes, but they have been reported in professional football players who play high-collision positions. This case report of a painful, nondisplaced scapular fracture in a 17-year-old high school offensive and defensive lineman shows that these fractures can happen even in amateur athletes. A scapular fracture may mimic a rotator cuff injury, as happened initially in this case. Conservative treatment is usually appropriate for these fractures unless there is severe displacement.

Keywords: American football

Language: en