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Methods: We report the case of a 22-year-old female patient with a symptomatic ventral scapular exostosis. After confirmation of a benign lesion, the exostosis was excised en bloc under continuous arthroscopic guidance. The surgical procedure, including patient positioning, portal placement, instrumentation, and specimen removal, is described in detail. Results: The lesion was successfully excised as a single piece for histopathological analysis. The patient experienced no intra- or postoperative complications. Postoperative rehabilitation included early passive motion, and full recovery was achieved within six weeks. At 24-month follow-up, the patient remained pain-free with complete restoration of shoulder function and no evidence of recurrence. Conclusions: Arthroscopic excision of scapular exostoses offers a viable alternative to open surgery. 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