Classification | Description | Notes |
Type 1a | Anterior rim | |
Type 1b | Posterior rim | |
Type 2 | Transverse to lateral margin | |
Type 3 | Transverse to superior margin | |
Type 4 | Transverse to medial margin | |
Type 5a | Transverse lateromedial | |
Type 5b | Transverse superomedial | |
Type 5c | Transverse superomediolateral | |
Type 6 | Comminuted crush | Usually irreparable |
References:
Sandstrom, C. K., et al. (2015). “Acute Shoulder Trauma: What the Surgeon Wants to Know.” Radiographics 35: 475 – 492.
Ideberg, R., et al. (1995). “Epidemiology of scapular fractures. Incidence and classification of 338 fractures.” Acta Orthop Scand 66(5): 395-397.