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Nerve injury about the shoulder in athletes, part 1 - Suprascapular nerve and axillary nerve AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE Safran, M. R. 2004; 32 (3): 803-819

Abstract

Nerve injuries about the shoulder in athletes are being recognized with increasing frequency. Prompt and correct diagnosis of these injuries is important to treat the patient and to understand the potential complications and natural history so as to appropriately counsel athletes. This 2-part article is a review and an overview of the current state of knowledge regarding some of the more common nerve injuries seen about the shoulder in athletes.

View details for DOI 10.1177/0363546504264582

View details for Web of Science ID 000220915100032

View details for PubMedID 15090401