Scapulothoracic Dissociation: A Rare Traumatic Injury with Limb- and Life-Threatening Consequences

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Scapulothoracic dissociation is a rare and severe traumatic injury characterized by the disruption of the scapulothoracic articulation. It involves the lateral displacement of the scapula while the overlying skin remains intact.

tags: Orthopaedic anatomy Orthopaedic cases

related terms: scapulothoracic articulation, clavicular fracture, sternoclavicular joint disruption, acromioclavicular joint separation, orthopaedic clinical cases, orthopaedic clinical education, orthopaedic clinical training


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