A Case of Winged Scapula Caused by Repeated Shoulder Movement

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J Korean Assoc EMG Electrodiagn Med 2009;11(2):166-168.
Published online December 31, 2009.

Abstract

Winged scapula is caused by the lesions of long thoracic nerve, spinal accessory nerve or dorsal scapular nerve. Majority of them are usually caused by injuries during sports activity, trauma, infection, intoxication and operative injuries. We report that, In this case, repeated shoulder flexion, abduction, external rotation & internal rotation movement induced winged scapula due to long thoracic nerve injury without strong direct trauma, infection or surgery.

Key Words: Winged scapula, Long thoracic nerve

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