Snapping scapula. Arthroscopic resection of osteochondroma of the subscapularis superomedial angle. Case report and literature review☆
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Snapping scapula syndrome has several etiologies, including subscapular osteochondroma. When this tumor needs to be removed, this can be done arthroscopically, a procedure that has restricted indications. The authors present a case of a patient with superomedial subscapular osteochondroma who underwent a scapulothoracic arthroscopy for its removal.
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