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What could cause broken shoulder blade?
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Broken shoulderblade: I would think only trauma such as falling or direct blow. I doubt other causes.
Answered 8/16/2012
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Chest trauma: The scapula is the medical name for the shoulder blade. The scapula bone is extremely thin & may fracture after any significant chest wall trauma. If the patient has multiple broken ribs, a clavicle fracture and a scapula fracture, one must be wary that the underlying lung has taken a significant injury as well.
Answered 10/4/2016
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