Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Volume 21, Issue 9 , Pages 1145.e1-1145.e5, September 2005

Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy Presenting as Shoulder Pain in a Baseball Player

  • Scott Kaar, M.D.
    • ,
  • Dale Hazard, P.T.
    • ,
  • Bruce S. Miller, M.D.

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Bruce S. Miller, M.D., MedSport, 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48106, U.S.A

Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.A

Abstract 

Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy is a commonly occurring myopathy that affects the facial and periscapular musculature. We describe a case in a high school throwing athlete that presented as shoulder pain with throwing a baseball. The patient has begun an intensive physical therapy training program that targets his weak scapular stabilizers as well as altering his throwing mechanics. His symptoms have improved, and he is able to continue competing in throwing sports at a high level.

Key Words:  Facioscapulohumeral , Muscular dystrophy , Scapular weakness , Baseball

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 Cite this article as: Kaar S, Hazard D, Miller BS. Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy presenting as shoulder pain in a baseball player. Arthroscopy 2005;21:1145.e1-1145.e5 [doi:10.1016/j.arthro.2005.05.026]

PII: S0749-8063(05)00694-8

doi:10.1016/j.arthro.2005.05.026

Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Volume 21, Issue 9 , Pages 1145.e1-1145.e5, September 2005

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