Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Symptomatic scapulothoracic crepitus and bursitis

J E Kuhn1, K D Plancher, R J Hawkins

  • 1Division of Sports Medicine, Section of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, USA.

The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
|October 1, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Scapulothoracic crepitus and bursitis cause painful grinding or snapping sounds during shoulder blade motion. Treatment ranges from exercises to surgery for severe cases.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

The structure and mechanics of the cell cortex depend on the location and adhesion state.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America·2024
Same author

AOA Critical Issues Symposium: Leadership and Education During and After COVID-19: Back to the Future or a New Normal.

The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume·2023
Same author

Spontaneous motility of passive emulsion droplets in polar active gels.

Soft matter·2014
Same author

Presidential address: american shoulder and elbow surgeons, eleventh annuel meeting vail, colorado, september 10-12, 1992.

Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery·2012
Same author

Shoulder manipulation in patients with adhesive capsulitis and diabetes mellitus: A clinical note.

Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery·2012
Same author

Propagator-based calculation of the propagation properties of dielectric waveguide structures.

Applied optics·2010

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Musculoskeletal Disorders

Background:

  • Scapulothoracic crepitus and bursitis are painful conditions affecting the scapulothoracic articulation.
  • Crepitus involves grinding/snapping noises with motion, potentially causing pain.
  • Bursitis presents as pain and swelling of the bursae, often accompanying crepitus but can be isolated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the causes, presentation, and treatment options for scapulothoracic crepitus and bursitis.
  • To highlight the relationship between symptomatic crepitus and bursitis.
  • To discuss the efficacy of conservative and surgical interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on scapulothoracic crepitus and bursitis.
  • Analysis of causes including bone/soft tissue pathology and articulation congruence issues (e.g., scoliosis, kyphosis).

Related Experiment Videos

  • Evaluation of treatment strategies: nonoperative (postural/strengthening exercises, local modalities) and operative (partial scapulectomy, bursectomy).

    • Main Results:

    • Conservative treatment is highly effective for soft-tissue related crepitus.
    • Osseous lesions or failed conservative treatment may necessitate surgical intervention.
    • Partial scapulectomies and scapulothoracic bursectomies (open and arthroscopic) show satisfactory outcomes in selected patients.

    Conclusions:

    • Scapulothoracic crepitus and bursitis require a tailored treatment approach based on etiology.
    • Nonoperative management is the first line of treatment.
    • Surgical options provide viable alternatives when conservative methods fail or for specific osseous pathologies.