Winging of scapula due to serratus anterior tear

Winging of scapula occurs most commonly due to injury to long thoracic nerve supplying serratus anterior muscle.Traumatic injury to serratus anterior muscle itself is very rare.We reported a case of traumatic winging of scapula due to tear of serratus anterior muscle in a 19-year-old male.Winging wa...

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Published in:Chinese journal of traumatology 2014-10, Vol.17 (5), p.305-306
Main Authors: Singh, Varun Kumar, Vargaonkar, Gauresh Shantaram
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Electromyography
Humans
Lifting - adverse effects
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Scapula
Scapula - physiopathology
Serratus anterior tear
Superficial Back Muscles - injuries
Superficial Back Muscles - physiopathology
Wounds and injuries
Young Adult
外伤
撕裂
神经
肌
肩关节
肩胛骨
锯
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Summary:Winging of scapula occurs most commonly due to injury to long thoracic nerve supplying serratus anterior muscle.Traumatic injury to serratus anterior muscle itself is very rare.We reported a case of traumatic winging of scapula due to tear of serratus anterior muscle in a 19-year-old male.Winging was present in neutral position and in extension of right shoulder joint but not on ＂push on wall＂ test.Patient was managed conservatively and achieved satisfactory result.
ISSN:1008-1275
DOI:10.3760/cma.j.issn.1008-1275.2014.05.012