| A continuum between scapulothoracic dissociation and traumatic forequarter amputation: a review of the literature. | |
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PMID: 11565766 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Both traumatic forequarter amputation and scapulothoracic dissociation are rare and life-threatening injuries. We present the case of a 31-year old woman who was ejected from a car after a motor vehicle accident and sustained an apparent partial forequarter amputation. Upon examination her injury was found to share many characteristics with a scapulothoracic dissociation injury. With both injuries mortality is high and prompt diagnosis and treatment imperative. By viewing scapulothoracic dissociation and forequarter amputation as a continuum faster recognition and appropriate treatment may be implemented for these devastating injuries. |
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Authors:
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L S Estrada; J Alonso; L W Rue |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The American surgeon Volume: 67 ISSN: 0003-1348 ISO Abbreviation: Am Surg Publication Date: 2001 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-09-21 Completed Date: 2001-10-04 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370522 Medline TA: Am Surg Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 868-72 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 35294, USA. |
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Acromioclavicular Joint
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injuries Adult Amputation, Traumatic / pathology*, radiography, surgery Arm Injuries / pathology*, radiography, surgery Brachial Plexus / injuries Dislocations / pathology Female Humans Scapula / injuries* Shoulder / injuries* |
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