The Scapula Institute News & Information
A Scapula Fracture Patient Newsletter Volume 2: 2018
Letter from Dr. Cole Dear Patients and Friends of the Scapula Institute, I am pleased to welcome you to the 2nd NASCON News. Many wonderful things have transpired since our last edition, and some of it because of your great commitment. As you will see from...
Posterior Scapula Approaches: Extensile & Modified Judet
Preoperative decision making, preferred imaging modalities patient set-up, surgical approach, fracture reduction and fixation techniques, and postoperative rehabilitation are detailed in two operative scapula fracture cases. The surgical indications are...
When you come in for your follow-up
Question: Why do I fill out forms at EVERY appointment? Is this another research thing? Answer: YES and NO Patient reported outcome forms are becoming a common tool in many health systems. Health Partners is one of the first level one trauma centers in the...
Patient Spotlight
When a motorcycle accident landed Shoreview resident Ken Hola in Regions Hospital in May 2016, the active 72-year-old feared missing the Ironman Triathlon in Florida. With a broken scapula and a damaged spleen that had to be removed, he expected the...
A Scapula Fracture Patient Newsletter Volume 1: 2018
Letter from Dr. Cole Dear Patients and Scapula Institute Friends, I am thrilled to launch this new publication, NASCon News--for your sake! My Scapula Institute team has wanted to create a periodic update for you, giving you a sense of what we have been...
Attention Surgeons & Medical Professionals: The Minnesota Scapula Course
In September of 2018, we will be partnering with the University of Minnesota to host the first Minnesota Scapula Course. This activity is designed for Orthopaedic surgeons interested in the operative indications and treatment of scapula...