Suprascapular Neuropathy: An Overview
Received Date: Dec 12, 2015 / Accepted Date: Dec 26, 2015 / Published Date: Dec 26, 2015
Abstract
Objective: To present an overview on suprascapular neuropathy (SSN), a compressive neuropathy which leads to a significant upper extremity impairment.
Methods: A narrative review of international medical literature was conducted in order to depict current concepts of diagnosis and treatment.
Conlusion: Supracapular neuropathy is a rare albeit painful condition affecting mainly overhead athletes. Although not always observable as initial diagnosis it should be included in the differential diagnosis when assessing a shoulder dysfunction.
Keywords: Suprascapular nerve; Neuropathy; Rehabilitation surgery; Overhead athletes
Citation: Angoules AG, Boutsikari EC, Koukoulas DP, Balakatounis K (2015) Suprascapular Neuropathy: An Overview. J Nov Physiother 5:e143. Doi: 10.4172/2165-7025.1000e143
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