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Fractures of the scapula are usually associated with high-energy trauma and its management has deeply changed in the last decade. The unfavorable scapular anatomy, combined with the complexity of the approaches for fracture fixation, make the treatment challenging, even for experienced surgeons. Furthermore, the literature is controversial regarding surgical indications and rationale for treatment.
This book is designed to address and discuss critical aspects of decision making for the management of scapular fractures, including anatomy, epidemiology, surgical indications, rehabilitation, treatment, and outcomes. It also presents several challenging cases with adequate preoperative planning, emphasizing the different approaches, fixation strategies, soft tissue handling, and postoperative care. Floating shoulder and the association between scapular fractures and clavicle fractures are also addressed, as well as a hot topic and emerging issue: the periprosthetic scapular fracture following reverse shoulder arthroplasty. The approaches and fixation strategies will be the main points of the book and richly illustrated by images.
Fractures of the Scapula - Current Concepts is an indispensable reference to shoulder surgeons, general orthopaedic surgeons, orthopaedic trauma surgeons, thoracic surgeons, orthopaedic fellows and residents, medical students, and physical therapists who are eager to deepen their knowledge in the management of the challenging scapular fractures.
*the Editors modified the proposal based on the reviewer's feedback.
Sommario
Chapter 1: Embryology, anatomy, biomechanics, injury mechanism, and epidemiology of scapular fractures.- Chapter 2: Classification systems for scapular fractures: How useful are they?.- Chapter 3: Non-operative management of scapular fractures: Patient selection, treatment protocol, and expected outcomes.- Chapter 4: Scapular fractures in children and adolescents.- Chapter 5: Approaches and fixation strategies for scapular fractures.- Chapter 6: Special considerations: fractures of the scapular neck and body.- Chapter 7: Special considerations: articular involvement (glenoid fossa and rim).- Chapter 8: Special considerations: Fractures of the coracoid process and acromion.- Chapter 9: Special considerations: The floating shoulder - Myths and reality.- Chapter 10: Special considerations: The floating flail chest - A new entity.- Chapter 11: Special considerations: Complex scapular fractures - preoperative planning and fixation strategies (Case based).- Chapter 12: Periprosthetic scapular fractures following reverse shoulder arthroplasty.- Chapter 13: Rehabilitation after scapular fractures.
