Massel DH, Swonger RM, Haziza S, Muñoz J. A Tale of Two Suprascapular Neuropathy Presentations: A Case ReportLearning Point of the Article.
J Orthop Case Rep 2022;
12:105-108. [PMID:
36660160 PMCID:
PMC9826553 DOI:
10.13107/jocr.2022.v12.i05.2838]
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Abstract
Introduction
Supra-scapular nerve (SSN) neuropathy is a rare condition that can cause shoulder dysfunction. Prior literature has identified mass effect, space occupying lesions, trauma, and repetitive overhead activities as possible etiologies.
Cases Presentations
We report two cases of SSN neuropathy; a 21-year-old competitive female volleyball player with traction associated neuropathy and a 45-year-old male with a large paralabral ganglion cyst causing compressive neuropathy.
Conclusion
The following report highlights two different etiologies of SSN neuropathy and reviews the treatment of these conditions. Clinicians should consider SSN neuropathy in patients with unexplained shoulder pain and dysfunction.
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