Nonoperative and operative management of snapping scapula.
Snapping scapula is a painful crepitus of the scapulothoracic articulation. This crepitus is a grinding or snapping noise with scapulothoracic motion that may or may not accompany pain. This condition is commonly seen in overhead-throwing athletes. Treatment of patients with this syndrome begins with nonoperative methods; when nonoperative treatment fails, several surgical options exist. This article will discuss both nonoperative and operative management of this common shoulder condition.
Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas, USA. robert.manske@wichita.edu
Robert C
RC
Manske
Michael P
MP
Reiman
Mark L
ML
Stovak
D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000473:pathology* / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D018908:Muscle Weakness / Q000534:rehabilitation; D009622:Noise; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology*; D010808:Physical Examination; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D012540:Scapula / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D013577:Syndrome