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Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
|November 1, 1982
Abstract:
Although the incidence of isolated long thoracic nerve palsy following acute spinal trauma is rare, one such case is presented with discussion of injury and treatment. The patient is a young man with paraplegia whose hospitalization was prolonged due to isolated right long thoracic nerve palsy. Palsy resulted form overstretching this nerve while using an overhead trapeze. Diagnosis was confirmed by electrodiagnostic studies. Full recovery occurred after 6 months.
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