Snapping Scapula Syndrome Orthobullets. A patient s guide to snapping scapula syndrome introduction. Snapping scapula syndrome also known as scapulocostal syndrome or scapulothoracic syndrome is described by a grating grinding popping or snapping sensation of the scapula onto the back side of the ribs or thoracic area of the spine hauser disruption of the normal scapulothoracic mechanics causes this problem.
Snapping scapula syndrome is fairly rare. The bursa usually acts as lubricating tissue that allows the. Sae07sm 1 a 22 year old college baseball pitcher reports the recent onset of anterior and posterosuperior shoulder pain in his throwing shoulder.
The pain tends to get worse with arm movements particularly when reaching above your head or when doing press ups.
Sae07sm 1 a 22 year old college baseball pitcher reports the recent onset of anterior and posterosuperior shoulder pain in his throwing shoulder. Richards mckee 1989. Over repetitive movements the bursa becomes inflamed. The sound is produced by a tactile acoustic phenomenon of which there exist a multitude of potential causes ranging from bone spurs to muscular weakness to.