Proximal neuropathies of the upper extremity

This article provides a comprehensive review of the diagnosis and management of mononeuropathies of the long thoracic, suprascapular, axillary, and musculocutaneous nerves. Although these nerves are frequently injured in conjunction with other portions of the brachial plexus, this discussion focuses...

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Published inNeurologic clinics Vol. 17; no. 3; p. 525
Main Authors Goslin, K L, Krivickas, L S
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.08.1999
Subjects
Arm - innervation
Diagnosis, Differential
Electrodiagnosis
Humans
Nerve Compression Syndromes - diagnosis
Nerve Compression Syndromes - etiology
Nerve Compression Syndromes - surgery
Neurologic Examination
Peripheral Nerve Injuries
Peripheral Nerves - surgery
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Summary:This article provides a comprehensive review of the diagnosis and management of mononeuropathies of the long thoracic, suprascapular, axillary, and musculocutaneous nerves. Although these nerves are frequently injured in conjunction with other portions of the brachial plexus, this discussion focuses on isolated injury to each of these nerves. The anatomy, clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, findings on electrodiagnostic evaluation, origin, management, and prognosis of each mononeuropathy is discussed.
ISSN:0733-8619
DOI:10.1016/S0733-8619(05)70151-1