Axillary Nerve Injury
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Definition:
Injury to the nerve that arises from the posterior cord of the brachial plexus in the axilla, passes laterally and posteriorly through quadrangular space with the posterior circumflex artery, winding round the surgical neck of the humerus to supply the deltoid and teres minor muscles. terminating as the superior lateral brachial cultaneous nerve.
Symptoms- Paralysis of the deltoid muscle
- Decreased shoulder abduction ROM
- Dull, achy pain in shoulder that increases with increased ROM
- Weakness in shoulder
- Loss of sensation over the lateral upper arm
Causes- Humerus fracture
- Dislocation of the shoulder
- Direct trauma to shoulder
- Long term pressure on the nerve
Treatment- Stretching and ROM exercises
- Posture program
- Strengthening shoulder stabilizers
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