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Dong and Chang: Traumatic Winging of the Scapula Treated by Whitman's Technique. —Case Report—
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J Korean Orthop Assoc 1974;9(1):137-140.

Published online: 1 March 1974

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.1974.9.1.137

Traumatic Winging of the Scapula Treated by Whitman's Technique. —Case Report—

Soo Kim Dong, M. D., Hee Chung Chang, M. D.

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Gwang Ju Triservice Hospital., Korea

Copyright © 1974 The Korean Orthopaedic Association

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Abstract

Traumatic winging of the scapula is a rare entity.
Since first described by Velpeau in 1837, its surgical correction has been recommended for functional and cosmetic improvement.
In these cases, surgical correction was performed by Whitman's technique in which a fascial sling is used to replace the loss of the Serratus Anterior muscle.
Postoperative results were relatively satisfactory.

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