Delayed Spinal Accessory Neuropathy Diagnosed after Local Operative Surgical Procedures in The Posterior Cervical Triangle.
- Author:
Joo Hong MIN
1
;
Yoon Ho HONG
;
Young Min JUNG
;
Kwang Woo LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. kwoo@plaza.snu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Accessory nerve;
Surgical procedure
- MeSH:
Accessory Nerve;
Paralysis;
Range of Motion, Articular;
Scapula;
Shoulder;
Shoulder Pain;
Superficial Back Muscles;
Surgical Procedures, Operative*
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
2004;22(3):276-279
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The spinal accessory nerve is well known to be injured by surgical procedures in the posterior cervical triangle. The trapezius muscle innervated by the spinal accessory nerve is a major scapular stabilizer, so the paralysis of this muscle results in shoulder droop, limited range of motion, and displacement of scapula as well as shoulder pain. Spinal accessory neuropathy from a local surgical procedure may begin immediately. We experienced three spinal accessory neuropathy cases with delayed onset after local surgical procedures.
