A Tale of Two Suprascapular Neuropathy Presentations: A Case ReportLearning Point of the Article
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Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Published on: July 5, 2011
Dustin H Massel1, Ronald M Swonger2, Sagie Haziza1
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Miami Hospital, Miami, Florida.
Introduction:
Supra-scapular nerve (SSN) neuropathy is a rare condition that can cause shoulder dysfunction. Prior literature has identified mass effect, space occupying lesions, trauma, and repetitive overhead activities as possible etiologies.
Cases Presentations:
We report two cases of SSN neuropathy; a 21-year-old competitive female volleyball player with traction associated neuropathy and a 45-year-old male with a large paralabral ganglion cyst causing compressive neuropathy.
Conclusion:
The following report highlights two different etiologies of SSN neuropathy and reviews the treatment of these conditions. Clinicians should consider SSN neuropathy in patients with unexplained shoulder pain and dysfunction.
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