Surgical Treatment of Snapping Scapula Syndrome Due to Malunion of Rib Fractures.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2016.07.061.
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Abstract
This report describes a case of snapping scapula syndrome (SSS) caused by malunited rib fractures. Abrasion of the deformed ribs was performed with good results. SSS as a cause of shoulder pain after thoracic trauma has to be considered and can be treated by a surgical abrasion technique.
Medical subject headings
- Fractures, Malunited
- Joint Instability
- Rib Fractures