A case report on 2 cases of closed scapular fractures caused by low-voltage alternating current shock

Even in the absence of visible entry or exit cutaneous lesions, the intense tetanic muscle contractions induced by low-voltage electrical shock can be sufficient to cause scapular fractures. For patients presenting with shoulder pain following low-voltage alternating current electrical injury - regardless of skin integrity - clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for this rare injury so as not to miss the diagnosis.