Open AccessIpsilateral Scapular Fracture and Contralateral Fracture‐Dislocation of the Humeral Head Due to Electrocution
Author(s) -
Cevik Y,
Memis M,
Sahin H,
Kilicarslan K,
Kavalci C
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
hong kong journal of emergency medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.145
H-Index - 12
eISSN - 2309-5407
pISSN - 1024-9079
DOI - 10.1177/102490791001700216
Subject(s) - electrocution , medicine , fracture (geology) , dislocation , scapula , surgery , geology , medical emergency , composite material , geotechnical engineering , materials science
Scapular fractures and shoulder fracture‐dislocations as a result of electrocution are rarely seen and reported. We present the case of a 31‐year‐old man who sustained an ipsilateral scapular fracture and contralateral shoulder fracture‐dislocation after electrocution.