Rapid recovery of serratus anterior muscle function after microneurolysis of long thoracic nerve injury

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Injury to the long thoracic nerve is a common cause of winging scapula. When the serratus anterior muscle is unable to function, patients often lose the ability to raise their arm overhead on the affected side.</p> <p>Met...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Melcher Sonya E, Nath Rahul K
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Georg Thieme Verlag KG 2007-02-01
Series:Journal of Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Injury
Online Access:http://www.JBPPNI.com/content/2/1/4