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The Dead Arm: Evaluation & Management of Suprascap ...
The Dead Arm: Evaluation & Management of Suprascapular Neuropathy
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Video Summary
The video features two speakers discussing principles related to suprascapular nerve issues and its treatment. The first speaker emphasizes the failure rate of slap repair and highlights reasons for failures, such as improper fixation or lack of fixation altogether, as well as a failure to address the underlying causative mechanisms post-operation. The second speaker provides detailed information about suprascapular neuropathy in overhead athletes. They discuss the nerve's origin, compression points, and associated weakness. The speaker also demonstrates a cadaveric dissection, explaining the nerve's path and variations. They discuss symptoms, MRI findings, EMG testing, and possible treatment options, such as ultrasound-guided aspiration or decompression surgery. The video concludes with references to case reports and studies supporting the success of surgical interventions.
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Michael J. O'Brien, M.D.
Keywords
suprascapular nerve
slap repair failure
causative mechanisms
suprascapular neuropathy
ultrasound-guided aspiration
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