title: Paralysis of the trapezius: a case report.
abstract: A patient was referred to physical therapy for exercises to the right shoulder secondary to a peripheral nerve injury involving the spinal accessory nerve. A treatment program was designed to accommodate for lack of upward scapula rotation, which is necessary for elevation of the upper extremity above shoulder level. During the course of two and a half years of care, a variety of associated problems were encountered. There was no apparent nerve regeneration, and the patient was left with limited mobility of the affected upper extremity.
authors.affiliation: Physical Therapy Department, St. Mary's Hospital, East St. Louis, IL 62201.
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Braatz
authors.forename: P P
authors.initials: PP
authors.lastname: Gogia
mesh_terms: D061227:Accessory Nerve Injuries; D000328:Adult; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010243:Paralysis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000502:physiology*