Results of pectoralis major transfer with fascia lata autograft augmentation for scapula winging

Fifteen patients (9 male and 6 female) with a mean age of 32.8 years (range, 17-44 years) were examined at a mean follow-up of 64 months (range, 33-118 months) after undergoing pectoralis major transfer with a fascia lata autograft for scapular winging. Ten patients were treated as part of a workerʹs compensation claim. Twelve reported that they would undergo the procedure again. The mean Rowe score was 66 (range, 41-92), the mean Constant-Murley score was 74 (range, 32-95), the mean Simple Shoulder Test score was 8 of 12 positive responses, and the mean American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score was 63 (range, 10-87). Pain decreased in 11 patients, whereas function improved in 10 patients. According to the Rowe scoring system, the results were excellent in 2 patients, good in 5, fair in 4, and poor in 4. Better results occur in patients attaining at least 60° of external rotation postoperatively. Although complete relief of pain and full function were not always achieved, most patients returned to their preoperative level of activity with minor adaptations. (J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2002;11:345-350)