Fractures of bones involving shoulder girdle occurs after a
- Domestic fall.
- Motor-Vehicular accident or
- Impact during sports.
A clavicle fracture occurs after fall on outstretched hand or motor vehicle accident. Fracture occurs in middle or outer end of collar bone. Many patients will experience a visible deformity, or bump, at the fracture site. In certain cases, a bone fragment may result in a skin “tent” deformity.
A humerus fracture can occur from a domestic fall or direct impact and is commonly seen in older patients with poor bone density due to osteoporosis. Humerus fractures includes distal humeral fractures, humeral shaft fractures and proximal humeral fractures.
Scapula fracture usually occurs after a high velocity trauma and is associated with serious rib fractures or lung injury. Scapula fractures are commonly associated with other life-threatening injuries and needs emergency intensive trauma care.