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Snapping scapulae: a report of three cases.

H U Cameron

    European Journal of Rheumatology and Inflammation
    |January 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    Snapping scapula pain is rare and usually doesn't need surgery. However, in three cases, removing a small part of the scapula border provided permanent relief for this unusual shoulder pain.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Sports Medicine
    • Shoulder Anatomy

    Background:

    • Snapping scapula, or retroscapular pain, is an uncommon condition.
    • Surgical intervention for snapping scapula is rarely indicated.
    • The etiology of snapping scapula often remains unclear.

    Observation:

    • Three patients presented with severe snapping scapula symptoms.
    • Conservative treatments were ineffective for these patients.
    • Surgical intervention was deemed necessary due to symptom severity.

    Findings:

    • Surgical excision of a 2 cm segment of the medial scapular border was performed.
    • This procedure resulted in prompt and permanent resolution of pain.
    • The underlying mechanism for the pain relief remains undetermined.

    Implications:

    • Excision of the medial scapular border may be an effective treatment for refractory snapping scapula.
    • Further research is needed to elucidate the pathophysiology of snapping scapula.
    • This surgical approach offers a potential solution for debilitating shoulder pain.

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