Thoracoscapular fusion in facioscapulohumeral dystrophy: clinical review of a new surgical method

Volume: 5, Issue: 3, Pages: 201 - 205
Published: May 1, 1996
Abstract
A new method of scapulothoracic fusion is described for patients withfacioscapulohumeral dystrophy. To improve upper limb function by abolishing scapula winging, bilateral procedures were performed in six patients with an average age of 30 years (range 17 to 44 years). The average follow-up was 49 months (range 1 to 7 years). A good functional and cosmetic result was obtained in all patients. An average postoperative increase in shoulder...
Paper Details
Title
Thoracoscapular fusion in facioscapulohumeral dystrophy: clinical review of a new surgical method
Published Date
May 1, 1996
Volume
5
Issue
3
Pages
201 - 205
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