Spontaneously Regressed Bilateral Scapulothoracic Bursitis.
10.4055/jkoa.2011.46.1.73
- Author:
Kang Min SOHN
1
;
Dong Gyu MOON
;
Chang Min SUNG
;
Pil Yeob CHOI
;
Hyung Bin PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine and Hospital, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Korea. hbinpark@gnu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
scapulothoracic bursitis
- MeSH:
Bursitis;
Friction;
Humans;
Ribs;
Sarcoma;
Scapula;
Shoulder;
Shoulder Pain;
Stress, Mechanical
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
2011;46(1):73-77
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Scapulothoracic bursitis causes snapping scapular syndrome, which is characterized by shoulder pain accompanying bony crepitation during shoulder motion, or as an isolated entity causing shoulder discomfort. The pathogenesis of scapulothoracic bursa formation is thought to be related to chronic repetitive mechanical stress on the periscapular tissue, usually from the result of a bone abnormality (a protrusion of the scapula or rib cage). Scapulothracic bursitis is treated with conservative management and the result can be successful. Accurate diagnosis is important because surgery is not necessary except for cases with pain, excessive friction, or dysfunction. We report a patient with rapidly developed bilateral scapulothoracic bursitis without pain and snapping, which can be confused with a soft tissue sarcoma. In this case, conservative management was used to treat the patient.
