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Unusual scapular winging - A case report.

Zohar Dori¹, Hilla Sarig Bahat¹

¹Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Social Welfare & Health Sciences, University of Haifa, Haifa 31905, Israel.

|January 14, 2016

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Facioscapulohumeral Dystrophy (FSHD) can present as scapular winging due to muscle weakness. Early physiotherapy and management can improve function in patients with this rare neuromuscular disorder.

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
Genetics

Background:

Scapular mobility is crucial for upper limb function.
Scapular winging, characterized by prominent medial scapular border, indicates poor dynamic stabilization.
This case highlights a patient presenting with scapular winging and generalized muscle weakness.

Keywords:

Facioscapulohumeral dystrophy Physiotherapy Scapular winging Weakness

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