Fracture of scapula often occur as a result of direct trauma to it. Most of the scapular fractures can be managed on conservative treatment.
This is an xray picture of 48 years old male who fell on the ground and landed on his shoulder after his bike god skidded.

The patient also had closed fracture tibia which was treated with closed reduction and interlock nailing.
The fracture in the picture was treated by keeping the limb in an arm pouch.
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i have got a fracture in my scapula during slip from bike at namak factory chouraha, kanpur. it was realy painful. pouch for holding arm is only option, said doctor.