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Jonas Andermahr, Michael McKee, Diane Nam

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Joseph Schatzker

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Scapula

Glenoid fossa, extraarticular

scapula

Simple

This is an extra articular simple fracture of the scapular neck which may extend into the body.
scapula

Multifragmentary

This is a multifragmentary extra articular fracture of the scapular neck which may extend into the body.

Glenoid fossa, partial articular

scapula

Anterior

Open subtypes (2)
scapula

Multifragmentary

These fractures are multifragmentary anterior, partial articular fractures of the glenoid rim or fossa.
scapula

Posterior

Open subtypes (2)
scapula

Simple

These fractures are simple posterior, partial articular fractures of the glenoid rim or fossa.
scapula

Multifragmentary

These fractures are multifragmentary posterior, partial articular fractures of the glenoid rim or fossa.
scapula

Transverse

Open subtypes (2)
scapula

Multifragmentary

These are multifragmentary transverse or oblique fractures of the glenoid fossa (not rim).

Glenoid fossa, complete articular

scapula

Articular simple, neck simple

This is a complete articular fracture combined with a simple neck fracture.
scapula

Articular simple, neck wedge/complex

This is a complete articular fracture combined with a wedge or multifragmentary neck fracture.
scapula

Articular multifragmentary

This is a complete articular fracture combined with a multifragmentary fracture of the neck.

Body and processes

scapula

Body

These fractures are simple and multifragmentary fractures of the scapular body not involving the...