Evaluation and Management of Suprascapular Nerve Palsy
The Problem Suprascapular nerve palsy is a relatively uncommon cause of shoulder pain and dysfunction, but can lead to significant disability. Injury to the suprascapular nerve generally occurs either through a traction injury or a compressive mechanism. Suprascapular nerve injury most frequently occurs at the suprascapular and spinoglenoid notches. The suprascapular nerve gives motor branches…