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Nerve entrapment about the shoulder girdle.

M Post1, E Grinblat

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois.

Hand Clinics
|May 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Shoulder nerve entrapments cause disabling pain. Accurate diagnosis via history, physical exam, and EMG, followed by nerve decompression, often resolves this pain.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Neurology
  • Musculoskeletal Disorders

Background:

  • Nerve entrapments around the shoulder are a significant source of severe pain and disability.
  • Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the diagnostic process for shoulder nerve entrapments.
  • To highlight the effectiveness of surgical decompression for pain relief.

Main Methods:

  • Diagnosis relies on comprehensive patient history and physical examination.
  • Electromyography (EMG) and other laboratory tests are essential for confirming nerve involvement.

Main Results:

  • Nerve entrapment in the shoulder region can lead to debilitating pain.
  • Surgical decompression or release of the affected nerve is a definitive treatment.

Conclusions:

  • A precise diagnosis of shoulder nerve entrapment is achievable through detailed clinical evaluation and appropriate testing.
  • Surgical intervention, such as nerve decompression, frequently provides significant pain relief and functional improvement for patients.

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