Case-Based Understanding of the Role of the Scapula in Common Shoulder Pathologies

Instr Course Lect. 2024;73:709-724.ABSTRACTScapular dyskinesis is an extremely common component of shoulder pathology, especially in the overhead athlete; despite its prevalence, proper diagnosis and management of scapular disorders remains an enigma for many clinicians. An understanding of the contribution of the scapula to pathomechanics and clinical symptoms is necessary to optimize both surgical and nonsurgical treatment of shoulder disorders. Without correction of scapular dysfunction, even effective management of the pathoanatomy is unlikely to produce optimal results. It is important to examine the role of the scapula in common shoulder pathologies and elucidate a case-based treatment strategy for both surgical and nonsurgical shoulder disorders.PMID:38090935

Source: Instructional Course Lectures - December 13, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Austin V Stone Jeffrey Grantham Aaron Sciascia William B Kibler Source Type: research