Scapulothoracic dissociation.

Dr Lavelle is from the Department of Orthopedics, SUNY Upstate Medical University, East Syracuse, and Dr Uhl is from the Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York. Drs Lavelle and Uhl have no relevant fi nancial relationships to disclose. Correspondence should be addressed to: Richard Uhl, MD, Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Albany Medical College, 1367 Washington Ave, Ste 200, Albany, NY 12206 ([email protected]). doi: 10.3928/01477447-20100429-23 A scapulothoracic dissociation is often associated with severe neurological and vascular injuries, which may be unrecognized at the time of presentation and may be potentially life threatening.