Is arthroscopic release of the suprascapular nerve an option?
posted 11/29/13 in Shoulder Nerve Palsy
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Ganglion Cysts in the Shoulder
posted 11/21/10 in Shoulder Nerve Palsy
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Suprascapular nerve palsy
posted 11/21/10 in Shoulder Nerve Palsy
While shoulder weakness may reflect the presence of a rotator cuff tear, the nerve that normally innervates the supraspinatus and infraspinatus cuff muscles may be the source of the problem. The Suprascapular nerve can be pinched during its course through the scapular foramen by the transverse scapular ligament, which may...
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Treatment of Medial Scapular Winging with Pectoralis Transfer to the Inferior-Medial Scapula
posted 10/24/10 in Shoulder Nerve Palsy
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Treatment of Scapular Winging from Combined Trapezial and Serratus Paralysis
posted 10/16/10 in Shoulder Nerve Palsy
Scapular winging may be caused by weakness of the muscles that attach to the scapula, either secondary to nerve laceration, nerve inflammation, or nerve stretch. In many cases it may resolve gradually over time, but if it does not, pain and limited shoulder function may necessitate tendon transfer surgery. When...
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Axillary Nerve Palsy treated by shoulder fusion
posted 9/19/10 in Shoulder Nerve Palsy
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Axillary Nerve Palsy treated by nerve transfer
posted 9/19/10 in Shoulder Nerve Palsy
Injury to the axillary nerve may result in the inability to raise the arm. Historically lengthy nerve grafts were required in an attempt to restore innervation to the deltoid muscle. Nerve transfer is the newest treatment, however. A branch of the radial nerve--that which innervates the long head of triceps--...
