Long thoracic neuropathy: Difference between revisions
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==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
*Deficits are related to the | *Deficits are related to the weakness of the serratus anterior and subsequent "winging" of the scapula | ||
*To evaluate for winging have the patient press the affected arm against a wall; the inferior tip of the scapula should project from the thorax if positive | |||
==Differential Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
Revision as of 22:57, 6 October 2021
Background
- Motor nerve which originates from the C5/C6/C7 levels and innervates the serratus anterior
- Due to its long and relatively superficial course along the lateral aspect of the thorax it is more susceptible to injury
Clinical Features
- Deficits are related to the weakness of the serratus anterior and subsequent "winging" of the scapula
- To evaluate for winging have the patient press the affected arm against a wall; the inferior tip of the scapula should project from the thorax if positive