Accessory nerve palsy: clinical features

Evidence-based neurology checklist on accessory nerve palsy: clinical features: Features of isolated palsy Weakness of head rotation and flexion Weakness of shoulder elevation Scapular winging Shoulder pain Vernet syndrome Collet Sicard syndrome Jugular foramen syndrome Schmidt syndrome Villaret…

Features of isolated palsy

  • Weakness of head rotation and flexion
  • Weakness of shoulder elevation
  • Scapular winging
  • Shoulder pain

Vernet syndrome

Collet Sicard syndrome

Jugular foramen syndrome

Schmidt syndrome

Villaret syndrome

Synonyms

References

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