Open Excision of Snapping Scapula.

BACKGROUND: Snapping scapula syndrome is characterized as an audible crepitus or snapping sensation during scapular motion that can cause pain or discomfort. INDICATIONS: It is initially treated nonoperatively, but after failed conservative treatment, it can be treated with open or arthroscopic resection of the symptomatic portion of the scapula. TECHNIQUE DESCRIPTION: The technique in this video is the open resection of the symptomatic superomedial angle of the scapula for treatment of snapping scapula syndrome. RESULTS: The expected result of this procedure is complete resolution of pain and elimination of the snapping or crepitus with scapular motion. DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION: Open excision for snapping scapula syndrome is a safe and easy procedure to perform with good clinical outcomes for persistent symptomatic patients who have failed conservative treatment. PATIENT CONSENT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT: The author(s) attests that consent has been obtained from any patient(s) appearing in this publication. If the individual may be identifiable, the author(s) has included a statement of release or other written form of approval from the patient(s) with this submission for publication.