Scapulothoracic disorders

Abstract

Scapulothoracic articulation disorders may cause significant malfunction of the shoulder girdle. Scapular winging, dyskinesia, crepitus and bursitis are different pathological entities associated with the scapulothoracic joint. Their pathogenesis is a combination of anatomic, posture, traumatic and neuromuscular alterations. In this monography, the causes, diagnosis and treatment of the scapulothoracic disorders will be discussed.