Open Excision of Snapping Scapula.

BACKGROUND

Snapping scapula syndrome is characterized as an audible crepitus or snapping sensation during scapular motion that can cause pain or discomfort.

INDICATIONS: It is initially treated nonoperatively, but after failed conservative treatment, it can be treated with open or arthroscopic resection of the symptomatic portion of the scapula.

TECHNIQUE DESCRIPTION: The technique in this video is the open resection of the symptomatic superomedial angle of the scapula for treatment of snapping scapula syndrome.

RESULTS

The expected result of this procedure is complete resolution of pain and elimination of the snapping or crepitus with scapular motion.

DISCUSSION/

CONCLUSION

Open excision for snapping scapula syndrome is a safe and easy procedure to perform with good clinical outcomes for persistent symptomatic patients who have failed conservative treatment.

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