Shoulder-costal dissociation

The term "scapular-costal dissociation" (literally - separation) appeared relatively recently [4]. It means a traumatic rupture of the scapular-costal junction with damage to the muscles, ligaments, the collarbone or its joints, the main blood vessels and the brachial plexus. Only the skin remains intact. In this regard, the second name of this injury is “closed traumatic amputation of the scapula” [1]. This injury occurs infrequently, mainly in road traffic accidents. Many victims die at the scene. Most authors have only a few clinical observations of scapular-costal dissociation, so each case of such damage is of particular interest.