Conservative Treatment for Late-Diagnosed Spinal Accessory Nerve Injury
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION, vol.87, no.12, pp.1015-1021, 2008 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 87 Issue: 12
- Publication Date: 2008
- Doi Number: 10.1097/phm.0b013e31818e6019
- Journal Name: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.1015-1021
- Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Objective: Spinal accessory nerve (SAN) injuries cause considerable shoulder joint dysfunction and pain, but are often underdiagnosed or diagnosed late. The aim of this study was to present the clinical and electrophysiological features and response to conservative treatment of the patients with late-diagnosed SAN injury.