Introduction: Osteochondromas are the most common benign lesions of the bone. They usually affect flat bones such as the scapula. Case Report: We report a case of a left-handed 22-year-old male with no previous medical history, who came to the orthopedic outpatient clinic complaining of pain in the right shoulder, snapping, poor cosmetic look, and limited range of motion. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed an osteochondroma of the scapula. The tumor was surgically excised using a muscle splitting technique in line with the muscle fibers. Histopathological evaluation of the excised tumor confirmed the diagnosis of an osteochondroma. Conclusion: Surgical excision of the osteochondroma using muscle splitting in line with the muscle fibers gave good results in terms of patient satisfaction and cosmetic appearance. Delayed diagnosis and management may increase the risk of symptoms such as snapping or winging of the scapula. Keywords: Osteochondroma, snapping, winging, benign lesions, scapula, pain.
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