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. 2023 Sep 1;27(3):175-181.
doi: 10.1097/BTH.0000000000000434.

Scapulothoracic Fusion Using Multiple Suture Tape Cerclage

Papa Amadou Ba  1 , Bradley Schoch  2 , Jean-David Werthel  1
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Scapulothoracic Fusion Using Multiple Suture Tape Cerclage

Papa Amadou Ba et al. Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg. .

Abstract

Abstract: Scapulothoracic arthrodesis has been proposed for the treatment of painful scapular winging in patients with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy. It was introduced to improve shoulder function. Several methods of fixation have been proposed to obtain the union of the scapula to the ribs. These include plates, screws, cables, or wires with or without bone grafting. The purpose of this manuscript is to describe the surgical technique of scapulothoracic arthrodesis using plate and cerclage suture tapes.

Level of evidence: Level IV, treatment study (case series).

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Conflicts of Interest and Source of Funding: The authors report no conflicts of interest and no source of funding.

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