Winging of scapula due to serratus anterior tear.
- Author:
Varun Kumar SINGH
1
;
Gauresh Shantaram VARGAONKAR
Author Information
1. Central Institute of Orthopedics, VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi 110029, India.
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH:
Electromyography;
Humans;
Lifting;
adverse effects;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Male;
Scapula;
physiopathology;
Superficial Back Muscles;
injuries;
physiopathology;
Young Adult
- From:
Chinese Journal of Traumatology
2014;17(5):305-306
- CountryChina
- Language:English
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Abstract:
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.
