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Partial scapulectomy for snapping scapula syndrome

B J Morse1, N A Ebraheim, W T Jackson

  • 1Medical College of Ohio, Toledo.

Orthopaedic Review
|October 1, 1993
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Snapping scapula, a rare cause of shoulder pain, can be effectively treated with surgery. Surgical excision of scapular abnormalities provided immediate and lasting relief for the patient in this case.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine
  • Anatomy

Background:

  • Snapping scapula is an uncommon condition characterized by audible and/or palpable snapping during scapular movement.
  • It can lead to significant shoulder pain and functional limitation.
  • Etiologies are diverse, often involving structural abnormalities or soft tissue impingement.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with symptoms consistent with snapping scapula syndrome.
  • The patient's scapular abnormalities and a portion of the medial scapular border were identified as the likely cause.
  • Conservative treatments had not provided relief.

Findings:

  • Surgical excision of the identified scapular abnormalities and part of the medial scapular border was performed.
  • The patient experienced immediate and complete resolution of snapping scapula symptoms post-operatively.

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  • No recurrence of symptoms was noted during follow-up.

    • Implications:

    • Surgical intervention can be a highly effective treatment for refractory snapping scapula syndrome.
    • Targeted resection of bony or soft tissue abnormalities offers a definitive solution.
    • This approach may significantly improve patient quality of life and return to activity.