Winged Scapula: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Winged Scapula

What causes winged scapula? A winged scapula is a symptom of another condition, rather than an injury itself. [sportsinjuryclinic.net]

A winged scapula is an injury in which the scapula (shoulder blade) sticks out in the back. [nerve.wustl.edu]

Physical examination typically reveals medial deviation of the inferior angle of the scapula and prominent winging of the medial border of the scapula with backward pressure [neuropaxclinic.com]

Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy

scapula. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Over time, muscle atrophy may lead to winged scapulae and a pronounced scapular spine. [symptoma.com]

Surgery to fix a winged scapula. Walking aids and foot support devices if there is ankle weakness. BiPAP to help breathing. [nlm.nih.gov]

3M Syndrome

Additional features of three M syndrome include short broad neck, prominent trapezii, deformed sternum, short thorax, square shoulders, winged scapulae, hyperlordosis, short [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Other features commonly associated with 3-M syndrome are a short neck, winged scapulae, short thorax, transverse chest groove, hyperlordosis, developmental dysplasia of the [3msyndrome.wordpress.com]

Additional features such as a short broad neck, prominent trapezii, deformed sternum, short thorax, square shoulders, winged scapulae, hyperlordosis, dislocated hips/hip dysplasia [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Frontometaphyseal Dysplasia

He has prominent supraorbital ridges, height-span disproportion, dental abnormalities, thick clavicles, pectus excavatum, winged scapulae, joint contractures, and generalized [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

scapulae, limited joint motion, and poorly developed musculature. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Scoliosis, cervical vertebral abnormalities and limited movement, and winged scapula. Flexion contracture of joints (particularly fingers), poorly developed musculature. [accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com]

Erb Muscular Dystrophy

[…] with a winglike appearance; inability to raise arms above head ("Popeye" arms) Muscle weakness effects apparent Muscle wasting Winging of the scapulae Lordosis with abdominal [quizlet.com]

In particular, weak shoulder muscles tend to make the shoulder blades (scapulae) "stick out" from the back, a sign known as scapular winging. [medlineplus.gov]

Assessment-Landouzy-Dejerine type Pendulous lower lip Possible disappearance of nasolabial fold Diffuse facial flattening leading to a masklike expression Inability to suckle (infants) Scapulae [quizlet.com]

Scapuloperoneal Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Patients present difficulty walking on heels, winged scapulae, and diminished or absent deep tendon reflexes. [orpha.net]

[…] of scapula; no sensory deficit, weakness of ¶ Compression (“backpack” paraly- nerve arm elevation sis), neuralgic shoulder amyo- Radial nerve trophy, postinfectious Median [fliphtml5.com]

[…] of mononeuropathy (pp. 318 and 312 f) Nerve Lesion ¶ Syndrome Cause1Appendix Axillary nerve Abduction paralysis, deltoid atrophy ¶ Dislocation of shoulder Long thoracic Winging [fliphtml5.com]

Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy Type 2

Proband clinical features: winged scapulae and combination of thigh atrophy and calf pseudo-hypertrophy. Figure 2. [frontiersin.org]

high riding scapula, hyperlordosis common (20%) Onset age from early teen years to adult Hard to rise from floor or hop Goal of Management in LGMD CONCENTRIC exercises = [quizlet.com]

In particular, weak shoulder muscles tend to make the shoulder blades (scapulae) "stick out" from the back, a sign known as scapular winging. [medlineplus.gov]

3M Syndrome Type 2

Additional features of three M syndrome include short broad neck, prominent trapezii, deformed sternum, short thorax, square shoulders, winged scapulae, hyperlordosis, short [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Additional features, such as a short broad neck, prominent trapezii, deformed sternum, short thorax, square shoulders, winged scapulae, hyperlordosis, dislocated hips, and [nature.com]

scapulae). [rarediseases.org]

Langer-Giedion Syndrome

scapulae, multiple cartilaginous exostoses, redundant skin and mental retardation. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

[…] exostoses) Shoulder blade, or shoulder bone, protrudes from a person’s back in an abnormal position (winged scapulae) Genitourinary Collection of watery fluid in the uterus [nfed.org]

” shoulder blades (winged scapula) 5. [slideshare.net]

Tricho-Rhino-Phalangeal Syndrome Type 1

scapulae, multiple cartilaginous exostoses, redundant skin and mental retardation. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

(delayed teeth eruption) Respiratory Recurrent respiratory infections Chest The shoulder blade, or shoulder bone, protrudes from a person’s back in an abnormal position (winged [nfed.org]

(delayed teeth eruption) Respiratory Recurrent respiratory infections Chest The shoulder blade, or shoulder bone, protrudes from a person’s back in an abnormal position (Winged [nfed.org]

Hallermann-Streiff Syndrome

Skeletal abnormalities have also been reported in some cases, such as widely flared shoulder blades (winged scapula), abnormal curvature of the spine (lordosis or scoliosis [rarediseases.org]

plexus neuritis + Brachioskeletogenital Syndrome brachydactyly-syndactyly syndrome Brachymesomelia Renal Syndrome Brachymorphism-Onychodysplasia-Dysphalangism Syndrome brachyolmia-amelogenesis [rgd.mcw.edu]

Bork Stender Schmidt Syndrome Bosch-Boonstra-Schaaf Optic Atrophy Syndrome Boudhina Yedes Khiari syndrome Bowen Syndrome Bowen-Conradi syndrome Boylan Dew Greco Syndrome brachial [rgd.mcw.edu]

Pompe Disease

[…] of the scapula (defined as a clearly visible protrusion of the scapula when the patient was in a resting position or was lifting the arms anteriorly or sidewards), muscle [ojrd.com]

[…] symptoms; 4) the presence of specific clinical features such as scoliosis, bulbar involvement (defined as weakness of muscles involved in speech, chewing and swallowing), winging [ojrd.com]

Nemaline Myopathy Type 4

[from MedlinePlus Genetics] From HPO Scapular winging MedGen UID: 66822 •Concept ID: C0240953 • Anatomical Abnormality Abnormal protrusion of the scapula away from the surface [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

X-Linked Scapuloperoneal Myopathy

Editorials Published: 4 / 4 Rapidly Reversible Winging Scapula. Fernandez-Torron R, Lopez de Munain A, Camano P, Garcia-Bragado F. Arthritis Rheumatol. 2015; 67: 2502-0. [biodonostia.org]

Scapulopexy of winged scapula secondary to facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

**60% of female carriers have elevated CPK Facioscapulohumeral Dystrophy: Presentation: -weakness of face, scapular muscles --------frequent winged scapula, (true)hypertrophic [quizlet.com]

LEOPARD Syndrome

Some individuals with NSML may exhibit additional skeletal abnormalities such as unusually prominent shoulder blades (winged scapula), abnormal sideways curvature of the spine [rarediseases.org]

[…] of scapula and mild pectus excavatum. [ijdvl.com]

[…] general examination, she was stunted for age, with a height of 100 cm (below 95 th percentile for her age) and had significant scoliotic deformity of thoracic spines with winging [ijdvl.com]

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

In this approach, as a result of long thoracic nerve injury or incomplete recovery of levator or rhomboid muscles, 5% wing scapula may be caused [ 5 ]. [omicsonline.org]

This results in dysfunction of the serratus anterior muscle underneath the scapula, producing a “winged scapula” in which the edge of the scapula protrudes somewhat during [tos.wustl.edu]

Brachial plexus neuritis due to a normal first thoracic rib: its diagnosis and treatment by excision of rib. Clin J. 1913;13:461–3. Google Scholar 37. Laulan J, Bacle G. [doi.org]

Andersen-Tawil Syndrome

Andersen–Tawil syndrome (ATS) is a rare autosomal dominant disorder described first by Andersen et al. [ ] and Tawil et al. [ [2] Tawil R. Ptacek L.J. Pavlakis S.G. DeVivo D.C. Penn A.S. Ozdemir C. et al. Andersen's syndrome: potassium-sensitive periodic paralysis, ventricular ectopy, and dysmorphic features. Crossref[…] [jns-journal.com]

Muscular Dystrophy-Dystroglycanopathy Type C7

It's a rare disease which normally occurs either in the neonatal PHASE/PERIOD or in babyhood, 1 in 1 000 000 residents is affected. Transmission: Autosomal recessive It belongs to the Group of Diseases of the nervous system disorders. The gene involved is isoprenoid synthase domain containing ("ISPD") Classified by:[…] [aidweb.org]

Congenital Muscular Dystrophy

Article Access Statistics Viewed 7077 Printed 202 Emailed 9 PDF Downloaded 182 Comments [Add] Cited by others 2 Click on image for details. CASE REPORT Year : 2004 | Volume : 52 | Issue : 4 | Page : 496-498 Congenital muscular dystrophy with characteristic radiological findings similar to those with Fukuyama[…] [neurologyindia.com]

Brachial Plexus Neuritis

I did a search on the internet, and found the Parsonage Turner Syndrome (or brachial plexus neuritis) explained my winged scapula, and the past problem to my right had also [ubpn.org]

The muscle begins to waste (known as atrophy) which is often visible, such as a winging scapula, as shown in this photo, making it hard to move the arm. [shoulder-pain-explained.com]

It may also present with a finding known as winged scapula : the shoulder blade sticks out more from the back especially when pushing yourself off a wall. [mmcneuro.wordpress.com]

Tel Hashomer Camptodactyly Syndrome

Winging scapulae, scoliosis, syndactyly and clinodactyly are commonly observed. [malacards.org]

Winging scapulae, scoliosis, syndactyly and clinodactyly are commonly observed. The affected patients usually have normal mental development. [orpha.net]

Accessory Nerve Palsy

Record : found Abstract : found Article : not found The winged scapula. Twenty-five patients with 23 different types of winging of the scapula are described. [scienceopen.com]

A winged scapula due to spinal accessory nerve damage will often be exaggerated on arm abduction. [en.wikipedia.org]

Accessory nerve palsy is known to be a cause of winging of the scapula. [journals.lww.com]

Mitochondrial Membrane Protein-Associated Neurodegeneration

The full text of this article hosted at iucr.org is unavailable due to technical difficulties. Brief Report Mitochondrial membrane protein associated neurodegenration: A novel variant of neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation Neurologische Klinik und Poliklinik, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität[…] [doi.org]

Cervical Nerve Root Avulsion

Winged Scapula As the name suggests, winged scapula is a rare condition in which the shoulder blade juts out in a “wing-like” way from the back causing upper extremity limitations [hss.edu]

Waiter’s tip” positioning of arm suggests upper plexus injury, with arm adducted, shoulder internally rotated, elbow extended, forearm pronated, with wrist/fingers flexed Winged [blog.dinopt.com]

[…] of scapula : ( serratus anterior ) - weak levator scapula & rhomboids : - elevated hemidiaphragm (determined from CXR); - Diagnostic Studies: - EMG : - denervating potentials [wheelessonline.com]

Tricho-Rhino-Phalangeal Syndrome

scapulae, multiple cartilaginous exostoses, redundant skin, and mental retardation. [abcam.com]

scapulae, multiple cartilaginous exostoses, redundant skin and mental retardation. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

[…] individuals manifest multiple dysmorphic facial features including large, laterally protruding ears, a bulbous nose, an elongated upper lip, as well as sparse scalp hair, winged [abcam.com]

Sprengel Deformity

Our case of sprengel deformity with a hypoplastic scapula, winging of scapula, with concomitant fused vertebra, omovertebral bar, spina bifida occulta and rib fusion is an [casereports.bmj.com]

Complications of surgery rarely include winging of scapula and brachial plexus injury Prognosis Excellent with treatment Sprengel's Deformity. [learningradiology.com]

winging and scapular hypoplasia. [orthobullets.com]

Cross Syndrome

[…] of the scapulae. [muscleimbalancesyndromes.com]

[…] of the scapulae (figure 4.2b). [jandacrossedsyndromes.com]

Rotation or abduction – The shoulder-blade (scapula bones) is moving away from the body so when you look at it from the side, you get the ‘wing effect’, also known as winged-scapula [inspireyouthful.com]

Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1E

In the more severely affected patients, distal muscle weakness occurred in the advanced stages of the disease, when also winging scapulae, scoliosis, and occasional facial [link.springer.com]

Winging of the scapula was present [ Table/Fig-3 ]. All deep tendon reflexes and superficial reflexes were present with plantars bilateral flexors. [jcdr.net]

(b) Winging of both scapulae. (c) Atrophy of thigh muscles Click here to view The pulse rate was 58 beats per minute, of normal volume and regular. [chs-journal.com]

Sarcotubular Myopathy

In Patients 3 and 4,the proximal weakness was moderate (Patient 3) tosevere (Patient 4), including winged scapulae, hyper-trophied calf muscles, and a positive Gowers sign [docslide.com.br]

Although 4 reported sarco-tubular myopathy patients had winged scapulae, unlike ourpatient, none of them had predominant distal weakness orcalf atrophy. [documents.tips]

By 31years old, he could walk no further than 10 to 20m,experienced increasingly severe exercise-induced myal-gias, and had winged scapulae, hypertrophied calf mus-cles, and [docslide.com.br]

Brachial Plexus Neuropathy

Long thoracic nerve palsy causes weakness of the serratus anterior muscle and winging of the scapula. It is usually traumatic in origin. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

scapula medially loss of serratus anterior (long thoracic nerve) rhomboids (dorsal scapular nerve) leads to medial winging (inferior border goes medial) presents with motor [orthobullets.com]

The most commonly affected muscles are the serratus anterior (causing winging of the scapula), other muscles innervated by the upper trunk, and muscles innervated by the anterior [merckmanuals.com]