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Old 01-08-2011, 08:19 PM #1
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The theory as far as I understand it is that the collapse of the scapula pulls the trapezius which is attached near the first rib. This puts upward pressure on trap pulling and compressing the bundle of nerves and blood vessels against the collar bone.
Hmm, I wonder if that means a rib resection and scalenectomy wouldn't be helpful in relieving TOS when someone has a winged scapula. What type of doc do you see for this?
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My own case anyway, the TOS is the least of my issues. There are exercises you can do to limit it, and exercises to try to strengthen the remaining muscles that help to stabilize the scapula again. A good physical therapist should be able to help.


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I think it can happen to show up along with TOS but a totally different treatment would be needed most times.

here is an old thread about winging scap -
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread33247.html

you can do a forum search to find more posts about it too.
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tos i believe is exacerbating my winged scap, my pecs are compltetely inflamed thus pulling shoulder forward, not to speak of tgr pts..

every single time i move my shlder it cracks, sometimes ribs too
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