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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| author | Raghavendra Kembhavi Jojin Jose Chitten Nagesh M Inginshetty |
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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.
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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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| spelling | doaj-art-2706e37ae7a2425392a39a984051c9462025-08-20T03:22:21ZengIndian Orthopaedic Research GroupJournal of Orthopaedic Case Reports2250-06852321-38172025-02-0115222122610.13107/jocr.2025.v15.i02.5290Arthroscopic Management of Snapping Scapular Syndrome due to Recalcitrant Scapulothoracic Bursitis – A Case SeriesRaghavendra KembhaviJojin Jose ChittenNagesh M InginshettyIntroduction: 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.https://jocr.co.in/wp/2025/02/01/arthroscopic-management-of-snapping-scapular-syndrome-due-to-recalcitrant-scapulothoracic-bursitis-a-case-series/scapula dyskinesiascapulothoracic bursitissnapping scapula syndrome |
| spellingShingle | Raghavendra Kembhavi Jojin Jose Chitten Nagesh M Inginshetty Arthroscopic Management of Snapping Scapular Syndrome due to Recalcitrant Scapulothoracic Bursitis – A Case Series Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports scapula dyskinesia scapulothoracic bursitis snapping scapula syndrome |
| title | Arthroscopic Management of Snapping Scapular Syndrome due to Recalcitrant Scapulothoracic Bursitis – A Case Series |
| title_full | Arthroscopic Management of Snapping Scapular Syndrome due to Recalcitrant Scapulothoracic Bursitis – A Case Series |
| title_fullStr | Arthroscopic Management of Snapping Scapular Syndrome due to Recalcitrant Scapulothoracic Bursitis – A Case Series |
| title_full_unstemmed | Arthroscopic Management of Snapping Scapular Syndrome due to Recalcitrant Scapulothoracic Bursitis – A Case Series |
| title_short | Arthroscopic Management of Snapping Scapular Syndrome due to Recalcitrant Scapulothoracic Bursitis – A Case Series |
| title_sort | arthroscopic management of snapping scapular syndrome due to recalcitrant scapulothoracic bursitis a case series |
| topic | scapula dyskinesia scapulothoracic bursitis snapping scapula syndrome |
| url | 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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