Suprascapular nerve injury during spine surgery. A case report.

Shaffer, J W · Spine (Phila Pa 1976) · 1994

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

In long spine surgeries, knee-chest position-associated complications can occur. This report describes a case of suprascapular nerve injury that occurred during the lengthy surgical procedure. It is postulated that excessive scapula, shoulder girdle, and upper arm protraction occurred, resulting in a sling effect compression injury of the suprascapular nerve.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy