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A winged scapula (scapula alata) is a condition in which the shoulder blade or shoulder bone protrudes from a person’s back in an abnormal position. It is a rare condition with the potential to lead to limited functional activity in the upper extremity to which it is adjacent. It can affect a person’s ability to lift pull and push weighty objects. In some serious cases the ability to perform activities of daily living such as changing one’s clothes and washing one’s hair may be hindered.
