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Long Thoracic Nerve Palsy: When Is Decompression Indicated.
Journal of hand surgery global online. 2023 July
Scapular winging due to long thoracic nerve palsy can occur through traumatic injuries and nontraumatic events. The traditional view is that most patients will achieve spontaneous recovery within 2 years of winging onset. However, there is evidence that points to a less clear-cut natural history, with residual winging, muscle weakness, and fatigability being exhibited in a significant percentage of patients. Reports from proponents of a more proactive approach have shown that the surgical decompression of the long thoracic nerve beyond 12 months, through thoracic, supraclavicular, or combined approaches, can yield satisfactory results. This review examines our current understanding of long thoracic nerve palsy and explores the varying treatment strategies with their reported outcomes.
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