Long thoracic neuropathy: Difference between revisions
| Line 4: | Line 4: | ||
==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
*Deficits are related to the weakness of the serratus anterior and subsequent "winging" of the scapula | *Deficits are related to the weakness of the serratus anterior and subsequent "winging" of the scapula" | ||
==Differential Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
Revision as of 23:03, 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"
Differential Diagnosis
- Parsonage-Turner syndrome
- Direct trauma or compression
- Overuse injuries