MSK Signs Of Periph Nerve Involvement Flashcards
1
Q
Spinal accessory nerve
A
Inability to abduct beyond 90
Pain in shoulder in abduction
2
Q
Long thoracic nerve
A
Pain in fully flexing extended arm
Inability to flex fully extended arm
Winging starts at 90 deg forward flexion
3
Q
Suprascap nerve
A
Inc pain in forward sho flexion
Shoulder weakness (partial loss of humeral control)
Pain inc with scap abduction
Pain inc with cervical rotation to opp side
4
Q
Axillary (circumflex) nerve
A
Inability to abd with neutral rotation