Long thoracic neuropathy: causes

Evidence-based neurology checklist on long thoracic neuropathy: causes: Traumatic causes Sudden shoulder girdle depression Neck/shoulder twisting Road traffic accident (RTA) Fall from height Prolonged lying with abducted arms propping the head up Sport collisions Chiropractic manoeuvres Use of…

Traumatic causes

  • Sudden shoulder girdle depression
  • Neck/shoulder twisting
  • Road traffic accident (RTA)
  • Fall from height
  • Prolonged lying with abducted arms propping the head up
  • Sport collisions
  • Chiropractic manoeuvres
  • Use of axillary crutches
  • Prone plank exercise

Surgical causes

Neuromuscular causes

Infections

Drugs and toxins

Other causes

References

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  5. Pugliese GN, Green RF, Antonacci A. Radiation-induced long thoracic nerve palsy. Cancer 1987; 60:1247-1248.

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