Suprascapular Neuropathy
There are many causes of shoulder pain because of the plethora of structures that are involved with passive and active stability and mobility of the glenohumeral joint, clavicle, scapula, and cervical spine. Of the many causes of pain, weakness, or dysfunction in the shoulder, one to consider is a suprascapular nerve compromise or neuropathy. In […]
Shoulder Injuries in the United States Army
If I told you a healthy 28-year-old soldier had shoulder pain and could not raise his arm, what causes would come to mind? A rotator cuff tear? A frozen shoulder? Impingement? What would you think if I said he has noticed a protruding shoulder blade during pullups? A long thoracic nerve injury? A brachial plexus […]
