PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE
PATIENT CARE

The Scapula Institute is a richly supported
research and educational institute dedicated
to the study of shoulder girdle injuries as well
as spreading our acquired knowledge to
relevant practitioners and affected patients.

Patient Info

SCAPULA FRACTURES
FOR PATIENTS

It is important to know that the majority of
scapula fractures do not require surgery. The
scapula has a rich blood supply, which helps
fractures heal quickly. In addition, the surrounding
muscles provide support for the bone during the
healing process.

CONSIDERATIONS FOR
SCAPULA FRACTURE MANAGEMENT

There has been a historical assumption amongst
clinicians that the scapula will heal fine
regardless of the amount of deformity. A more
defined picture is starting to emerge now that
research is focusing on patient oriented outcomes.

NORTH AMERICAN
SCAPULA CONSORTIUM

NASCon has been developed to bring together an
elite team of surgeons that wants to be part of
improving patient care in the area of Scapula correction.

NASCon

PROVIDING
COMPREHENSIVE
PATIENT CARE

The Scapula Institute is a richly supported research
and educational institute dedicated to the study of
shoulder girdle injuries as wellas spreading our
acquired knowledge to relevant practitioners and
affected patients.

Patient Info

SCAPULA FRACTURES
FOR PATIENTS

It is important to know that the majority of scapula fractures
do not require surgery. The scapula has a rich blood supply,
which helps fractures heal quickly. In addition, the surrounding
muscles provide support for the bone during the healing process.

CONSIDERATIONS FOR SCAPULA
FRACTURE MANAGEMENT

There has been a historical assumption amongst
clinicians that the scapula will heal fine regardless
of the amount of deformity. A more defined picture
is starting to emerge now that research is focusing
on patient oriented outcomes.

NORTH AMERICAN
SCAPULA CONSORTIUM

NASCon has been developed to
bring together an elite team of surgeons that wants to be
part of improving patient care in the area of Scapula correction.

NASCon

Registration For 2021

2021 Minnesota Scapula Course

Date: September 17, 2021 & September 18, 2021
Location: The Saint Paul Hotel
350 N Market St,
St Paul, MN 55102

Hosted in cooperation with the North America Scapula Consortium (NASCon), this conference will equip surgeons with the knowledge and surgical skills to operate on most scapula fractures that they will encounter in practice.

Register Now!

Welcome

Welcome, The Scapula Institute’s mission is to be a valuable resource for physicians and patients that have questions related to fractures of the shoulder blade/shoulder girdle.

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Patients

It is important to know that the majority of scapula fractures do not require surgery. The scapula has a rich blood supply, which helps fractures heal quickly. In addition…

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Doctors

There’s been a historical assumption among clinicians that the scapula will heal regardless of the amount of deformity. At the Scapula Institute we think you deserve better.

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NASCon

NASCon has been developed to bring together an elite team of surgeons that wants to be part of improving patient care in the area of Scapula correction. As NASCon grows

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