snap the scapula

Introduction

Brief introduction to the shoulder Snappingscapula is not uncommon in clinical practice because any abnormal friction that occurs when the chest and shoulder are connected can produce corresponding sounds and vibrations that can be heard or touched, causing pain or discomfort in the shoulders of the patient. . basic knowledge The proportion of sickness: 0.01% Susceptible people: no specific people Mode of infection: non-infectious complication:

Cause

The cause of the scapula

(1) Causes of the disease

There are many factors that produce slapping shoulders, including developmental and acquired factors, among which are the following:

1. Developmental factors: Mainly the upper anterior horn of the scapula is more flexed. This developmental factor can be shown on the oblique X-ray film.

2. Abnormal hyperplasia: The fibrous cartilage nodules (luschka) with abnormal internal scapula are more common.

3. Bursitis: The sac between the scapula and the chest wall has chronic inflammatory proliferation and hypertrophy.

4. Tumor: A chondral osteoma between the scapula and the scapular chest wall, where the cartilage osteoma is often flat due to compression.

5. Others: Occasionally there may be abnormal bone fiber connections between the internal angle of the scapula and the cervical vertebrae, rib tumors or other developmental morphological abnormalities.

Prevention

Snake shoulder prevention

Prevention: Patients can adhere to regular physical examinations on a daily basis. Once any abnormalities are found, please go to a regular hospital in time to avoid missing the best treatment opportunity.

Complication

Respiratory scapular complications Complication

The shoulder blade is sore and the shoulder joint activity is limited.

Symptom

Respiratory scapular symptoms Common symptoms Scapular radioactive pain Shoulder joint activity restricted shoulder or shoulder area...

The patient's upper limb may have a blunt or crisp sound and bouncing feeling in a certain active posture (angle), which may be accompanied by general symptoms such as pain or discomfort; about half of the cases have abnormal feelings at rest, so that the patient The shoulder blade is often deliberately moved to cause friction.

The diagnosis of this disease is not difficult, but it is necessary to understand the cause and provide assistance for further treatment.

Examine

Slamming the shoulders

In order to clarify the cause, X-ray examination of the scapula can be performed, and the positive and lateral X-rays can be taken. If necessary, CT and MRI can be performed.

Diagnosis

Rehabilitation of shoulder scapula

Diagnosis can be based on medical history and symptoms.

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