Evaluation and management of acromioclavicular joint injuries.

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[Indexed for MEDLINE] 13. BMJ Case Rep. 2023 Aug 10;16(8):e255645. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2023-255645. Inferior scapula avulsion fracture: an unusual presentation of winged scapula. Chan J(1), Hourston GJM(2)(3), Robinson P(3). Author information: (1)Leicester Medical School, University of Leicester Medical School, Leicester, UK. (2)Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK gjmh3@cam.ac.uk. (3)Trauma and Orthopaedics, Peterborough City Hospital, Peterborough, UK. Inferior scapula avulsion fractures are rare injuries, with few cases reported and only a small number managed operatively discussed in the literature. We report the case of a man in his 40s who fell from a height and presented with right-sided scapular winging and point tenderness at the inferior pole of his right scapula with no neurological deficit. Radiographs and CT diagnosed avulsion fracture of the inferior scapula. The patient underwent surgical fixation and, following a course of physiotherapy, successfully recovered with no residual winging and full range of movement. © BMJ Publishing Group Limited 2023. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ. DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2023-255645 PMCID: PMC10423800