1. Scapular Winging: A Great Masquerader of Shoulder Disorders
by Umasuthan Srikumaran, Jessica H. Wells, Michael T. Freehill, Eric W. Tan, Laurence D. Higgins, and Jon J.P. Warner
J Bone Joint Surg Am
Volume 96(14):e122
July 16, 2014
©2014 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.

2. Figs. 1-A and 1-B Clinical example of a patient with serratus anterior palsy and medial winging.
Figs. 1-A and 1-B Clinical example of a patient with serratus anterior palsy and medial winging. Fig. 1-A With forward elevation, superior translation of the scapula with medial winging of the inferior angle is noted in the right shoulder. Fig. 1-B This medial winging becomes more prominent with resisted forward elevation.
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3. The shoulder “droops” down (inferior translation of the scapula) and is positioned more laterally compared with the normal left side.
The shoulder “droops” down (inferior translation of the scapula) and is positioned more laterally compared with the normal left side.
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4. The lateral winging is more prominent with attempted forward elevation of the shoulder.
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16. Scapular motion (arrows) with serratus anterior palsy leads to downward tilting of the acromion and inability of the greater tuberosity to clear the acromion during elevation.
Scapular motion (arrows) with serratus anterior palsy leads to downward tilting of the acromion and inability of the greater tuberosity to clear the acromion during elevation. Reproduced, with permission from: Kuhn JE, Plancher KD, Hawkins RJ. Scapular winging. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Nov;3(6):
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17. An algorithm for approaching the treatment of trapezius palsy.
An algorithm for approaching the treatment of trapezius palsy. Reproduced from: Teboul F, Bizot P, Kakkar R, Sedel L. Surgical management of trapezius palsy. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2004;86(9):
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