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Specific scapular kinematic patterns to differentiate two forms of dynamic scapular winging.

Alexandra Roren1, Fouad Fayad, Serge Poiraudeau

  • 1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Cochin Hospital (AP-HP), Paris Descartes University, 75679 Paris Cedex 14, France.

Clinical Biomechanics (Bristol, Avon)
|October 1, 2013
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Dynamic scapular winging (DSW) exhibits distinct 3D kinematic patterns based on the underlying nerve lesion. Long thoracic nerve lesions show greater posterior tilt, while spinal accessory nerve lesions demonstrate increased protraction and lateral rotation.

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KinematicsLong thoracic nerveScapular wingingShoulderSpinal accessory nerve

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Neurology
  • Biomechanics

Background:

  • Dynamic scapular winging (DSW) is a rare condition causing significant disability due to impaired scapular stability and motion.
  • Common causes include long thoracic nerve lesions (LTNL) affecting the serratus anterior and spinal accessory nerve lesions (SANL) affecting the trapezius.
  • Understanding the specific kinematic patterns associated with each lesion is crucial for diagnosis and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze and differentiate the 3D scapular kinematic patterns in patients with DSW caused by LTNL versus SANL.
  • To correlate specific kinematic findings with the type of neurological lesion.

Main Methods:

  • A non-invasive electromagnetic device was used to assess 3D scapular kinematics during arm elevation in the frontal and sagittal planes.
  • Nine patients with unilateral DSW (5 LTNL, 4 SANL), confirmed by electrical evidence, were included.
  • Differences between affected and unaffected shoulders were analyzed and compared between the LTNL and SANL groups.

Main Results:

  • Patients with LTNL showed significantly greater differences in scapular posterior tilt compared to those with SANL.
  • Patients with SANL exhibited significantly greater differences in scapular protraction and lateral rotation compared to those with LTNL.
  • These kinematic differences were observed at various degrees of arm elevation in both frontal and sagittal planes.

Conclusions:

  • The study identified distinct 3D scapular kinematic patterns specific to LTNL and SANL.
  • These kinematic findings correlate with known clinical signs and the functional roles of the affected muscles.
  • The results aid in differentiating DSW etiologies and inform targeted treatment strategies.