Isolated infraspinatus atrophy due to suprascapular neuropathy presenting as abnormal shoulder posture

Author: Jung Hwa Seo ¹ ; Hye Jung Choo ² ; Seong-il Oh ³
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1. Department of Neurology, Busan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea;
2. Diagnostic Radiology, Busan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
3. Department of Neurology, Busan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea; Neuroimmunology Research Group, Busan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Infraspinatus muscle; suprascapular nerve; magnetic resonance imaging; shoulder
From:Neurology Asia 2019;24(4):369-370
CountryMalaysia
Language:English
Abstract: Isolated infraspinatus atrophy is rare and difficult to confirm based on physical examination, although external rotation lag signs may provide a clue to the diagnosis. We present a case of isolated infraspinatus weakness caused by suprascapular neuropathy presenting as abnormal shoulder posture.
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