Rough trip: Scapula fracture

Case presentation

A 17-year-old male presents with right shoulder pain after falling while playing soccer. The patient tripped while running and landed on his shoulder. He was able to continue playing the game but now complains of vague right shoulder pain. When asked to localize the pain, he points to his back, at the inferior portion of the scapula. He has no neck pain, other back pain, abdominal pain, numbness, weakness, or other injury.

Imaging considerations