Long thoracic neuropathy: causes
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Long thoracic neuropathy: causes. Sudden shoulder girdle depression, Neck/shoulder twisting. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
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
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Neuromuscular causes
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Infections
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Drugs and toxins
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Other causes
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References
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- Meininger AK, Figuerres BF, Goldberg BA. Scapular winging: an update. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2011; 19:453-462.
- Ropper AH, Brown RH. Principles of Neurology Eighth edition. McGraw Hill New York 2005 p1167.
- Güzel Ş, Ozen S, Sözay S. Scapula winging secondary to prone plank exercise: a case report. Int J Neurosci 2023; 133:426-429.
- Pugliese GN, Green RF, Antonacci A. Radiation-induced long thoracic nerve palsy. Cancer 1987; 60:1247-1248.
