Chondrosarcoma of the scapula

Chondrosarcoma of the scapula secondary to radiodermatitis.

INTRODUCTION The scapula is one of the most common locations for chondrosarcomas. They may have a primary or secondary origin, and they can be due to a degeneration of benign lesions or be secondary to radiotherapy. The surgical treatment presents good survival rates, if safety margins are preserved. PRESENTATION OF CASE We present the case of a chondrosarcoma of the scapula secondary to a ra...

Pseudotumour of the scapula.

Radiation-induced chondrosarcoma of the scapula after radiotherapy for lung cancer: a case report and review of the literature

BACKGROUND Radiotherapy associated with chemotherapy is a well-established treatment modality for locally advanced non-small cell lung cancers. Radiation-induced second malignancies, particularly radiation-induced sarcomas, are rare. Some authors reported a recent increase in the incidence of this rare complication, especially because of the improved prognosis and survival of patients after rad...

Fractures of the Scapula

The scapula plays a critical role in the association between the upper extremity and the axial skeleton. Fractures of the scapula account for 0.4% to 1% of all fractures and have an annual incidence of approximately 10 per 100,000 inhabitants. Scapular fractures typically result from a high-energy blunt-force mechanism and are often associated with other traumatic injuries. The present review f...

Winging of the scapula.

Submitted by: Nusra Rahman, MBBS, MD (Anatomy), Yasir S. Siddiqui, MBBS, MS (Orth). From the Department of Anatomy (Rahman), and the Department of Orthopedic Surgery (Siddiqui), JN Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India. Address correspondence to: Dr. Yasir S. Siddiqui, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim Universi...