Winged scapula (scapula alata)

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• Possible paresis of the serratus anterior muscle should be kept in mind in association with shoulder injury and surgery in the chest area.
• Injury to the accessory nerve in association with a surgical intervention should be readily recognized and repaired.

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G58.8, M21.8, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Physical medicine, S24.5, Surgery, anterior serrate muscle, long thoracic nerve, scapula, winged scapula