Scapular fractures: A regional and rural perspective

IF 1.9 4区 医学 Q2 NURSING Australian Journal of Rural Health Pub Date : 2024-03-13 DOI:10.1111/ajr.13100
Nordan Flaaten MD, Huissan Moslim MD, Eric Tang MBBS, Ruth Varrall MBBS
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Abstract

Introduction

Scapular fractures (SFs) have historically been associated with severe trauma and multiple injuries. Recent studies have demonstrated improved outcomes. However, SFs have never been studied from a strictly rural or Australian perspective.

Objective

The study's objective was to assess whether associations still exist between a fractured scapula and trauma scores, mortality rates, and other commonly associated injuries in a regional Australian trauma centre.

Design

The study design examined prospectively collected data from a regional hospital between the years 2012 to 2021 presenting to the emergency department with traumatic SFs. Primary outcomes of interest were mortality rate, method of injury, ISS scores, and associated injuries.

Findings

One hundred and five patients had a SF. The median age was 49 with 93 (89%) being male. Most fractures were located in the body of the scapula (80%). The primary mechanism of injury was motorbike accidents (36%), falls (24%), and motor vehicle accidents (22%). Two patients died from their injuries (1.9%). Thirty-four percent demonstrated mild trauma scores, with 36% moderate, 28% severe, and 1.9% critical. Commonly observed associated injuries included chest wall fractures, vertebral fractures, thoracic injuries, brain injury, and abdominal trauma.

Discussion

A minority of SFs were associated with severe or critical trauma, and overall, patients who sustained a SF had a low mortality rate. These findings suggest that patients from regional areas have similar outcomes to those from more urban centres in other parts of the world.

Conclusion

Given these results, a re-examination of whether SFs are a reliable marker of severe trauma should be considered.

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Australian Journal of Rural Health
Australian Journal of Rural Health 医学-公共卫生、环境卫生与职业卫生
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2.30
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16.70%
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122
审稿时长
12 months
期刊介绍: The Australian Journal of Rural Health publishes articles in the field of rural health. It facilitates the formation of interdisciplinary networks, so that rural health professionals can form a cohesive group and work together for the advancement of rural practice, in all health disciplines. The Journal aims to establish a national and international reputation for the quality of its scholarly discourse and its value to rural health professionals. All articles, unless otherwise identified, are peer reviewed by at least two researchers expert in the field of the submitted paper.
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