Neurological Problems around shoulder
Suprascapular Nerves (C5, C6 )
Compression - Ganglion, Labral Tears
Above supraglenoid notch, Supra/Infra-scapular muscles
Below Spinoglenoid notch -infraspinatus
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Clinical Features
Lateral shoulder pain
wasting of supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles
Loss of abduction and External Rotation
Management
EMG
Nerve Conduction Studies
Treatment
Trapezius muscle splitting approach
Decompress notch
Arthroscopic debridement of the notch
Spinal Accessory Nerve Injury
Management
Non-operative after 12 months with good compensation
Options
Neurolysis , direct repair or nerve grafting , muscle transfer , scapulothoracic fusion
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