Two Cases of Serratus Magnus Paralysis

Isolated paralysis of the serratus anterior muscle.

Isolated paralysis of the serratus anterior is an entity that should be more widely understood. Early recognition, followed by treatment that is comparatively simple, although prolonged, usually leads to a satisfactory outcome. The purpose of this paper is to present information pertaining to the clinical picture, anatomy, etiology, and treatment of the condition and to discuss our experience w...

Sixteen Cases of Recurrent Hypokalemic Paralysis

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Pectoralis minor transplant for paralysis of the serratus anterior.

Serratus anterior paralysis as an occupational injury in scaffolders: two case reports.

BACKGROUND Shoulder complaints in scaffolders are very common and may result in permanent disability. METHODS We present two case reports of patients who developed acute shoulder complaints. After lifting weights up to 50 kg both patients suffered an isolated lesion of the long thoracic nerve resulting in serratus anterior paralysis. RESULTS Physical signs are unilateral winging of the scap...

Facial nerve paralysis: report of two cases of Bell's palsy.

The cases of an ll-year-old white male and an 8-year-old black male with facial paralysis are presented. Included are descriptions of diagnosis, clinical course, treatment, prognosis, and recommendations for future cases. Facial nerve paralysis is an important cause of morbidity in children. Its presentation can be frightening for both the child and parents. The most common cause of facial nerv...