Summary
The case records of 12 dogs with scapular fractures were reviewed; feline patients
were not identified. Fractures of the scapula were treated in approximately 2.4% of
the total patients with fractures. Eleven of twelve dogs sustained a scapular fracture,
following vehicular trauma. The most frequent type of fracture involved the body or
spine of the scapula. Open surgical repair, or conservative non-surgical therapy,
yielded successful clinical outcome by three months, in most of the cases. In 60%
of the patients, concurrent thoracic injuries were reported, although complications
were rare.
Twelve dogs with scapular fractures were, treated surgically or by non-operative therapy.
Although concurrent thoracic cavity lesions were frequent, successful clinical outcome
was achieved, in most cases, by three months following injury.
Keywords
Scapula - fracture - dog
