Isolated Pectoralis Minor Release for Scapular Dyskinesis

摘要

Objectives:Pectoralis minor (PM) tightness has been linked to pain and dysfunction of the shoulder joint secondary to anterior tilt and internal rotation of the scapula, causing pseudo-impingement of the subacromial space. Most patients with pathologic tightness of the PM are treated successfully with non-operative treatment, yet a minority of patients experience persistent pain and dysfunction due to a pathologically tight PM. The purposes of this study are to describe the outcomes of operative release of PM tightness recalcitrant to nonoperative measures.