Case report. Recovery of shoulder movement in patients with complete axillary nerve palsy.
Classical anatomical teaching suggests that the deltoid muscle is the main abductor of the shoulder. We present three cases of proven complete paralysis of the deltoid with an almost full range of movement of the shoulder owing to the compensatory action of accessory muscles. The mechanisms by which this occurs are described.
Palmer
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SH
Royal United Hospital, Bath.
Ross
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D000328:Adult; D001365:Axilla; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009068:Movement; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000294:innervation*; D010243:Paralysis / Q000503:physiopathology*; D020127:Recovery of Function; D017006:Rotator Cuff / Q000294:innervation; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000503:physiopathology*