Arthroscopic Management of Snapping Scapular Syndrome due to Recalcitrant Scapulothoracic Bursitis – A Case Series
Introduction: Snapping scapula syndrome (SSS) is a rare pathological condition characterized by palpable and/or audible crackling sensation during scapulothoracic movements. Scapulothoracic bursitis with or without osseous lesions is commonly associated with this syndrome. The initial management is...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Indian Orthopaedic Research Group
2025-02-01
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| Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://jocr.co.in/wp/2025/02/01/arthroscopic-management-of-snapping-scapular-syndrome-due-to-recalcitrant-scapulothoracic-bursitis-a-case-series/ |
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| Summary: | Introduction:
Snapping scapula syndrome (SSS) is a rare pathological condition characterized by palpable and/or audible crackling sensation during scapulothoracic movements. Scapulothoracic bursitis with or without osseous lesions is commonly associated with this syndrome. The initial management is always non-operative methods with anti-inflammatory medications and physiotherapy modalities. However, if the symptoms persist beyond 3–6 months of non-surgical treatment, it should be categorized as refractory or recalcitrant bursitis and necessitate either open or arthroscopic surgical excision of the lesion.
Case Report:
We successfully managed five patients with SSS with arthroscopic scapulothoracic bursectomy.
Conclusion:
Arthroscopic scapulothoracic bursectomy is a successful surgical intervention for patients with scapulothoracic bursitis who do not respond to the conservative mode of management. |
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| ISSN: | 2250-0685 2321-3817 |