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Open Scapula Resection in Beach-Chair Position for Treatment of Snapping Scapula
Am J Orthop. 2009 May;38(5):249-251
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Amy E. Ross, MD, Brett D. Owens, MD, and Thomas M. DeBerardino, MD
MAJ Ross, MD, is Orthopaedic Surgeon, Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
MAJ Owens, MD, is Chief, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso, Texas.
COL DeBerardino, MD, is Director, John A. Feagin, Jr., Sports Medicine Fellowship, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keller Army Community Hospital, West Point, New York.
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.