Summary
Fractures of the scapula are rare injuries. Usually the scapula requires a high-energy impact to sustain a fracture [l]. Various fractures have been noted as a result of convulsive seizures. We report bilateral scapular fractures caused by electric shock and discuss their pathomechanical origin.
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Dumas, J.L., Walker, N. Bilateral scapular fractures secondary to electrical shock. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 111, 287–288 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00571527
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00571527