Injury to long thoracic nerve can cause weakness of the serratus anterior muscle and dynamic winging of scapula [1] [2]. There are various causes for injury to long thoracic nerve but they can be mainly …

Sep 28, 2025 · This presentation is usually described as long thoracic nerve palsy. Damage can occur due to inflammation of the nerve (also called brachial neuritis) or injury from surgery or blunt or sharp …

Paralysis of the serratus anterior (SA) is most frequently caused by dysfunction of the long thoracic nerve (LTN). Although this condition presents with classic physical examination findings, it is …

The electrical signals to control the serratus anterior muscle are transmitted via the long thoracic nerve (LTN). When the muscle paralysis is thought to be due to a electrical wiring (neurogenic) problem, …

Oct 5, 2023 · Long thoracic nerve injury, also known as serratus palsy, can cause significant disability due to paralysis or weakness of the serratus anterior muscle. Understanding the causes, treatment …

2 days ago · Most cases of Long Thoracic Nerve Injury improve with conservative treatment, including activity modification, scapular stabilization exercises, and physiotherapy. Recovery can be …

Scapular winging is an uncommon nerve condition, causing pain and occasionally weakness in the shoulder. It involves injury to the long thoracic nerve in the back near the shoulder blade.

Jul 1, 2023 · This review examines our current understanding of long thoracic nerve palsy and explores the varying treatment strategies with their reported outcomes.

Long Thoracic Nerve Palsy is a condition that affects the function of the serratus anterior muscle due to damage to the long thoracic nerve. It leads to a winged scapula and can impair shoulder movement.

Long thoracic nerve palsy is a shoulder condition characterized by pain and loss of shoulder movement owing to damage or injury of the long thoracic nerve.