Abstract
Fractures about the shoulder have become more prevalent as a result of traffic accidents and sports-related injuries. Scapular fractures and fracture-dislocations of the humeral head have become particularly common. Conservative treatment is still preferred for most of these injuries, and the preservation of shoulder function continues to be the major goal. The period of immobilization should be as brief as possible; abduction splints and shoulder spicas become less acceptable the longer they need to be worn. Operative treatment is indicated for the rare open fractures of the shoulder girdle and also for avulsion fractures, unstable fracturedislocations, and severely displaced fractures.
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Heim, U., Pfeiffer, K.M. (1988). The Shoulder Girdle. In: Internal Fixation of Small Fractures. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-72614-9_9
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