Epidemiology of scapular fractures

The aim of the study has been to acquire basic epidemiological data based on a representative group of patients with scapular fractures treated in one centre.The study analyses group of 250 patients. Diagnostics was based on CT examinations, in 227 cases with 3D reconstructions, in 97 cases compared with operative findings.The most common fracture in the group was that of the scapular body (52%), followed by fractures of the glenoid fossa (29%), fractures of the processes (11%) and fractures of the scapular neck (8%). 61% patients were treated non-operatively and 39 % patients were operated on. The most frequent associated injuries to the ipsilateral shoulder girdle were clavicular fractures (19%).Scapular fractures occur primarily in men, predominantly in 4th – 6th decades. After 60 years of age, there is an apparent increase in the share of women. The exact diagnostics should be based on 3D CT reconstructions