Seventeen @entity1 (9 @entity1 and 8 @entity1 ) were prospectively evaluated to determine the results of open scapulothoracic bursectomy in the treatment of unremitting, @entity158 ( @entity1795 ). The mean duration of symptoms was 2 years (range, 4 months-6 years). Twelve related an injury history, and 5 had insidious onset of symptoms. Three had previous superomedial angle resections without relief. The mean age at surgery was 35 years (19-53 years), and follow-up averaged 2.5 years (2-6 years). The surgical approach reflected the rhomboid major from the medial scapula, giving access to the scapulothoracic bursa between the serratus anterior muscle and the rib cage. Only 4 cases required primary superomedial angle bone resection and one a revision resection. Mean outcome scores significantly improved preoperatively to postoperatively: American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score: from 48 to 91; Simple Shoulder Test: from 6.2 to 10.1; and Visual Analog Score for @entity158 : from 6.1 to 1.0 (P <.05). Return to work and sports averaged 3.5 months. Open scapulothoracic bursectomy allowed evaluation and treatment of all areas of potential pathology. Symptomatic crepitus was relieved, and @entity158 relief and functional improvement were consistently achieved.

Scapulothoracic bursectomy for XXXX .

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['women', 'patients', 'men'] @entity1795 :: ('MESH:D052582', 'Disease') :: ['snapping scapula syndrome'] @entity158 :: ('MESH:D010146', 'Disease') :: ['painful scapular crepitus', 'Pain', 'pain']
@entity1795 :: (MESH:D052582,Disease) :: ['snapping scapula syndrome']
