title: Isolated spinal accessory neuropathy in an adolescent: a case study.
abstract: We describe a case of dynamic scapular winging due to trapezius muscle paresis following a sport-related injury of the accessory nerve. The typical clinical findings related to the peripheral nerve involved, the importance of neurophysiologic work-up, and possibilities for treatment are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, University Hospital Maastricht, Maastricht, the Netherlands. j.vantuijl@neurologie.azm.nl
authors.forename: Jordie H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: van Tuijl
authors.forename: Andreas
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Schmid
authors.forename: Vivianne H J M
authors.initials: VH
authors.lastname: van Kranen-Mastenbroek
authors.forename: Carin G
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Faber
authors.forename: Johan S H
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Vles
mesh_terms: D061227:Accessory Nerve Injuries; D000293:Adolescent; D020209:Cranial Nerve Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010291:Paresis / Q000209:etiology; D012540:Scapula; D014891:Weight Lifting / Q000293:injuries*