Functional Outcomes and Complications Following Scapulothoracic Arthrodesis in Patients with Facioscapulohumeral Dystrophy

Background:Facioscapulohumeral dystrophy (FSHD) is an autosomal-dominant myopathy characterized by facial and shoulder girdle muscle weakness with scapular winging. Scapulothoracic arthrodesis is a successful treatment approach for patients with <90° of shoulder elevation. The purpose of the present