87 Winging of the scapula
Salient features
Examination
• Check whether the winging is unilateral or bilateral
• Ask the patient to push the outstretched arm firmly against your hand and check whether or not the winging is more prominent
• Tell the examiner that you would like to examine the muscles in the arm to rule out muscular dystrophy.
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