PURPOSE: To evaluate the results of arthroscopic resection of the superomedial corner of the scapula, using a new superior portal, in @entity1 with a snapping scapula problem. TYPE OF STUDY: Case series. METHODS: Ten @entity1 with @entity158 snapping of the scapula were treated arthroscopically using standard portals as well as a recently developed superior arthroscopic portal. There were 4 @entity1 and 6 @entity1 with a mean age of 26.9 years (range, 16 to 40 years). All @entity1 were right-handed with a right side operation in 8 cases. There was a history of significant shoulder @entity130 in 6 @entity1 . All @entity1 had normal preoperative computed tomography scans and radiographs. The average duration of symptoms before surgery was 53.2 months (range, 12 to 154 months). At follow-up, the results were scored using the UCLA system. RESULTS: All @entity1 were followed-up at an average of 11.5 months (range, 3 to 23 months). There were no intraoperative or postoperative complications and, in particular, no @entity16 resulting from the introduction of arthroscopic instruments. The scapulothoracic crepitus resolved in 2 @entity1 and decreased in 8 @entity1 . There was reduction of @entity158 in all cases, with a mean postoperative visual analog @entity158 score of 2.6. Nine @entity1 were able to return to their preoperative work and 6 could return to their previous sports activity. According to the UCLA scores, the results were 4 excellent, 5 good, and 1 fair. All @entity1 reported that the procedure was worthwhile. CONCLUSIONS: Arthroscopic surgery is beneficial for @entity1 with @entity158 snapping of the scapula. The new superior portal is safe and has made the operation easier to perform.

Arthroscopic treatment of XXXX snapping of the scapula by using a new superior portal.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['women', 'patients', 'men'] @entity16 :: ('MESH:D009422', 'Disease') :: ['neurologic lesions'] @entity130 :: ('MESH:D014947', 'Disease') :: ['trauma'] @entity158 :: ('MESH:D010146', 'Disease') :: ['pain', 'painful']
@entity158 :: (MESH:D010146,Disease) :: ['painful']
