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Arthroscopic Dorsal Scapular Nerve Decompression for Painful Scapulothoracic Abnormal Motion: Technique and Indications

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Patients with scapulothoracic abnormal motion can present with debilitating medial scapular border pain. In patients with scapulothoracic abnormal motion and evidence of diffuse medial scapular border pain along the dorsal scapular nerve (DSN) distribution, surgical release of the DSN is indicated. This Technical Note provides an all-arthroscopic approach to thoracic decompression of the DSN.

Source: Arthroscopy Techniques

DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2024.103357

Authors: Ryan Lohre, Abdulaziz F. Ahmed, Bassem Elhassan

Institutions: Harvard University, Massachusetts General Hospital, University of Missouri Health System, University of Missouri

Language: English

Topic: Shoulder Injury and Treatment

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $975