Tendon transfer: The most common cause of winged scapula is paralysis of the serratus anterior muscle. Winging occurs when the scapula sticks up. You need to exercise the rest of the muscles around the scapula. If you have not gotten better in 18 months the best treatment is a tendon transfer using half of the pectoral major muscle to substitute for the serratus anterior muscle.
Answered 5/31/2015
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Seratus Anterior : The serratus anterior is responsible for pulling the scapula (shoulder blade) towards the ribs, and therefore it is very important that individuals with scapular winging learn and implement therapeutic exercises for this muscle. Some examples can be seen at http://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=okdl4y4h3oo or http://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=v6qnmz278w.
Answered 5/5/2018
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