United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

hello. i just recently noticed that my right scapula was in other words sticking out of my back. since i never really noticed until my mother saw it. i also noticed that this problem is affecting my rib cage as well, so my right rib is not lined straight. well this all started because i wore my school bookbag on my right shoulder all the time, and that affected my scapula. im only 17, and if anyone can tell me if i can get a certain type of surgery to fix it, it'll be great.

there are some taping protocols for "winging scapulas". I'm not sure if a surgery can "fix" it, but definitely talk to a PT/OT who is learned in BPIs to find out what you might be able to do to help allieviate this.

Hope you get more responses than just mine, too! It's been a while since I've been the surgery route, so I'm sure there is new and better info than I can give.

Peggy
(mother to Emma, ROPI~9 years old)

thanks for the response. i really appreciate it. i have an appointment on Dec. 6. hopefully i can resolve this problem that is making me feel worried.

Annais
I would type in Erb's Palsy in a search engine will find a link to Dr.Naths site. It seems like he is the best at any kind of Winged scapula treatment; It is very informative.
I am contemplating the surgery route. I have a protruding scapula. Though it is ugly and limits
normal function I am more worried about the brain and nerve damage of my BPI. Anyways keep us updated on your progress
Good Luck
Luke 23 LOBPI

to get to Dr.Naths site you just type
drnathbrachialplexus.com
it will pull up the home page.