Scapulothoracic bursitis in a patient with quadriparesis: a case report
Seung Jun Seol1, Seung Hoon Han
1From the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Medicine
|April 24, 2015
Summary
Scapulothoracic bursitis, a rare condition, can cause shoulder and periscapular pain. Muscular atrophy from quadriparesis may contribute to this pain, necessitating diagnostic imaging.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Neurology
- Rheumatology
Background:
- Scapulothoracic bursitis is a rare condition characterized by pain or swelling around the scapulothoracic articulation.
- It is typically associated with chronic mechanical stress, trauma, overuse, and focal muscle weakness.
Observation:
- An atypical case of scapulothoracic bursitis presenting with shoulder and periscapular pain following quadriparesis was observed.
- This suggests a potential link between muscular atrophy secondary to quadriparesis and the development of scapulothoracic bursitis.
Findings:
- Quadriparesis-induced muscular atrophy in the scapular and chest wall regions may predispose individuals to scapulothoracic bursitis.
- The condition manifests as shoulder and periscapular pain in affected patients.
Implications:
- Clinicians should consider scapulothoracic bursitis in patients with quadriparesis experiencing shoulder and periscapular pain.
- Diagnostic modalities such as ultrasonography or magnetic resonance imaging are recommended for accurate diagnosis.
