Paralysis of the trapezius muscle: evaluation and surgical …
2024年4月23日 · When a patient presents with shoulder pain and dysfunction after a prior invasive procedure or radiation at the side of the neck, the index of suspicion for a possible trapezius palsy should prompt a dedicated evaluation of the trapezius.
Trapezius Muscle Palsy / Spinal Accessory Nerve Palsy
Trapezius muscle weakness and wasting is usually the result of inury to the nerve which makes the muscle work, known as the Spinal Accessory nerve. This nerve may be injured after surgery on the nect (eg. Lymph node biopsy, parotid surgery, carotid surgery). It might be injured by a direct blow to the neck or wrenching injury to the arm or neck.
Trapezius palsy is an uncommon nerve condition in the shoulder, causing pain and weakness. It involves injury to the spinal accessory nerve at the neck or shoulder. The spinal accessory nerve runs from the neck to the trapezius muscle.
Trapezius Palsy (Spinal Accessory Nerve Palsy) DESCRIPTION Trapezius palsy is an uncommon nerve condition in the shoulder that causes pain and weakness. It involves injury to the spinal accessory nerve at the neck or shoul-der. The spinal accessory nerve runs from the neck to the trapezius muscle. The nerve can be stretched as the
Trapezius Palsy - Cause, Symptoms, Treatment, Exercises
2022年9月19日 · Trapezius palsy is a rare nerve condition in the shoulder that causes pain or weakness. It includes injury to the spinal accessory nerve at the neck and shoulder. The spinal accessory nerve travels from the neck to the trapezius muscle.
Surgical treatment of trapezius palsy: A systematic review
Trapezius palsy results from injury to the spinal accessory nerve. The condition presents with loss of shoulder abduction, pain, and winging of the scapula. Surgical treatment may improve functional outcomes and quality of life.
Peripheral Nerve Entrapment and Injury in the Upper Extremity
2021年3月1日 · Peripheral nerves in the upper extremities are at risk of injury and entrapment because of their superficial nature and length. Injury can result from trauma, anatomic abnormalities, systemic...
Accessory Nerve Injury - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
2022年12月19日 · Damage to the accessory nerve can be incidental, iatrogenic, or due to blunt trauma. This activity reviews the anatomy of the nerve and describes the evaluation and treatment of accessory nerve injury. It also highlights the role of interprofessional team members in managing this condition. Objectives: Assess the anatomy of the accessory nerve.
Trapezius Muscle Palsy - Nerve Disorders Of The Shoulder
Trapezius muscle palsy occurs when there is damage to the nerve that controls the trapezius muscle causing it to waste and become weak. The trapezius muscle connects your shoulders to your neck and it allows you to shrug your shoulders, raise your shoulder blades and helps you to raise your arms.
Trapezius Palsy - Steven Chudik MD
Trapezius palsy results from an uncommon nerve condition in the shoulder that can cause pain and weakness. In order for muscles to work properly, the nerves that innervate (supply) them must also function appropriately.