Classification of winged scapula

Classification of winged scapula

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Scapulothoracic articulation disorders may cause significant malfunction of the shoulder girdle. Scapular winging, dyskinesia, crepitus and bursitis are different pathological entities associated with the scapulothoracic joint. Their pathogenesis is a combination of anatomic, posture, traumatic and neuromuscular alterations. In this monography, the...

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... scapula is the most common disorder of the scapulothoracic articulation and various factors are implicated in its pathogenesis. It is classified to primary, secondary and voluntary ( Table 3). Primary winging refers mainly to anatomic disorders that directly affect the joint. ...