Case:

This is a case of a 28-year-old CrossFit athlete who was observed
at the emergency department after a competition with acute right
shoulder pain. After investigation, she claimed of some posterior
shoulder tightness for the past month, without any trauma associated.
After the imaging study, we diagnosed a scapula stress fracture. After 8
weeks of rest, she was pain free and returned to sports.

Conclusion:

Stress fracture of the scapula should be considered in the
differential diagnosis of shoulder pain in overhead activities athletes.
This case illustrates an excellent prognosis with conservative
treatment and the potencial for full return to sports.

Rodrigues C, Claro R. Unusual Stress Fracture in a CrossFit Athlete: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect. 2021 Jan 14;11(1):e20.00135. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.20.00135. PMID: 33502133.