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Review
. 2014 Jan;6(1):4-11.
doi: 10.1111/sae.12033. Epub 2013 Jul 15.

Scapular Winging

Benjamin W T Gooding  1 , John M Geoghegan  1 , W Angus Wallace  1 , Paul A Manning  1
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Review

Scapular Winging

Benjamin W T Gooding et al. Shoulder Elbow. 2014 Jan.

Abstract

This review explores the causes of scapula winging, with overview of the relevant anatomy, proposed aetiology and treatment. Particular focus is given to lesions of the long thoracic nerve, which is reported to be the most common aetiological factor.

Keywords: Scapular winging; long thoracic nerve; rhomboids; serratus anterior; trapezius.

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Conflicts of Interest None declared

Figures

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Fig. 1
Medial scapula winging from serratus anterior palsy.
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The long thoracic nerve with branches to each digitation of the serratus anterior.
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Fig. 3
Arm abduction improves with manual stabilization of the medially winging scapula.
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