A case of isolated paralysis of serratus anterior.
The authors present a case of isolated paralysis of the serratus anterior due to compression of the long thoracic nerve by a cervical rib. The clinical and diagnostic features are described. Removal of the vertical rib resulted in complete functional recovery of the muscle involved.
del Sasso
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Ia Divisione Chirurgica, Istituto Ortopedico G. Pini, Milano.
Mondini
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Brambilla
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D000328:Adult; D002573:Cervical Rib Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009132:Muscles / Q000294:innervation*; D010243:Paralysis / Q000209:etiology; D013900:Thoracic Nerves; D013901:Thoracic Outlet Syndrome