Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 64, Issue 3 , Pages 174-177, May 2007

Scapulothoracic Dissociation: Case Report and Review of Current Management

Department of Surgery, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso, Texas

Scapulothoracic dissociation (SD) was first recognized as a distinct traumatic injury pattern in 1984. This case report and review of the literature will be a comprehensive description of this syndrome and its management. Although the extremity prognosis of this injury is poor, patient outcome can be optimized so that the patient can be returned to the best possible functional status in the most expedient manner.

Key Words: scapulothoracic dissociation, shoulder trauma

Competency: Patient Care, Medical Knowledge

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 The opinions and assertions contained herein are the private views of the authors and are not to be construed as official or as reflecting the views of the United States Government, the Department of Defense, or the Department of the Army.

PII: S1931-7204(07)00003-7

doi:10.1016/j.jsurg.2006.12.005

Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 64, Issue 3 , Pages 174-177, May 2007

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