title: Snapping scapula syndrome in the military.
abstract: Snapping scapula syndrome is a rare condition resulting in painful crepitus of the scapulothoracic articulation that may be more common in a military population because of significant upper extremity load-bearing activities. Conservative management is the first-line therapy and is successful in up to 80% of patients. For those patients who fail conservative management, arthroscopic bursectomy and partial scapulectomy is a reasonable option, but is technically demanding and requires an in-depth understanding of the complex anatomy of the scapulothoracic region.
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic Surgery Service, San Antonio Military Medical Center, 3851 Roger Brooke Drive, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234, USA. Electronic address: jeanne.patzkowski@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Jeanne C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Patzkowski
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic Surgery Service, Keller Army Community Hospital, 900 Washington Road, West Point, NY 10996, USA.
authors.forename: Brett D
authors.initials: BD
authors.lastname: Owens
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic Surgery Service, San Antonio Military Medical Center, 3851 Roger Brooke Drive, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234, USA.
authors.forename: Travis C
authors.initials: TC
authors.lastname: Burns
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001182:Arthroscopy; D002062:Bursitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008889:Military Personnel; D012540:Scapula / Q000293:injuries* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D020069:Shoulder Pain / Q000209:etiology; D013577:Syndrome; D035441:Thoracic Wall / Q000503:physiopathology
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones
keywords: Bursa; Chest wall; Military; Snapping scapula syndrome