Scapular winging: repairing spinal accessory nerve

Name: Scapular winging: repairing spinal accessory nerve
Uploaded: 2023-09-25T11:05:24+00:00
Duration: 25 min
Description: Scapular winging is a distressing and debilitating condition. It is marked by a breakdown in the active stabilizing structures that maintain the scapula firmly attached to the chest wall, resulting in a noticeable protrusion of the scapula

Scapular winging is a distressing and debilitating condition. It is marked by a breakdown in the active stabilizing structures that maintain the scapula firmly attached to the chest wall, resulting in a noticeable protrusion of the scapula. Often, it originates from neurological factors that lead to a diminished motor function in either the serratus anterior or trapezius muscle due to issues with the long thoracic or spinal accessory nerve, respectively. Managing spinal accessory nerve palsy involves a choice between conservative or surgical interventions. In cases where patients do not experience positive outcomes from conservative treatments, surgical options come into consideration. Surgical approaches encompass nerve surgery, nerve grafting, and nerve regeneration. For more comprehensive information, refer to the details available in this webinar.

Speakers

Joaquim Casañas, MD
Jorge Clifton, MD