title: A case of isolated paralysis of serratus anterior.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Ia Divisione Chirurgica, Istituto Ortopedico G. Pini, Milano.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: del Sasso
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mondini
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Brambilla
mesh_terms: 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