Open scapula resection in beach-chair position for treatment of snapping scapula.
We describe a technique of resecting the superomedial border of the scapula for treatment of "snapping scapula." We have performed 5 consecutive open resections with the patient in the beach-chair position, and results have been good. This technique may be of particular benefit in patients who undergo concomitant glenohumeral arthroscopy.
Ross
Amy E
AE
Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital, Seoul, Korea. amy.ross@amedd.army.mil
Owens
Brett D
BD
DeBerardino
Thomas M
TM
D000328:Adult; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D011187:Posture; D012540:Scapula / Q000601:surgery*; D020069:Shoulder Pain / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D055815:Young Adult