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The scapular, or shoulder blade, is a bone on each side of the upper body. It is mobile and connected to a number of large muscles that together form the shoulder.

Less than 1% of all broken bones involved the scapula, and those breaks are often the result of a severe, acute injury as some sort of direct impact is the only way it can usually break due to its location (as opposed to rotational or lever forces snapping other bones). But a broken scapula is not the only cause for scapular pain.

In fact, a broken scapula is one of the least frequent causes. Scapular pain is often due to an injury of the muscles nearby, such as the upper trapezius, lower trapezius, or the serratus anterior. Likewise, if the tendons or ligaments in the area have become damaged, scapular pain can come about. Scapular pain due to muscle, tendon, or ligament damage can come from an athlete’s overuse of the shoulder, or incorrect form while performing an activity. Scapular pain can also be the result of an acute injury, such as a rough hit, throw, or pin in an MMA event or some other full-contact sport. –







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