Delayed Spinal Accessory Neuropathy Diagnosed after Local Operative Surgical Procedures in The Posterior Cervical Triangle

J Korean Neurol Assoc > Volume 22(3); 2004 > Article

Journal of the Korean Neurological Association 2004;22(3): 276-279.

후경부삼각에서 국소적인 수술적 처치 후 지연성으로 진단된 척수부신경병증

민주홍, 홍윤호 정영민 이광우

서울대학교 의과대학 신경과학교실

Delayed Spinal Accessory Neuropathy Diagnosed after Local Operative Surgical Procedures in The Posterior Cervical Triangle

Joo-Hong Min

Delayed Spinal Accessory Neuropathy Diagnosed after Local Operative Surgical Procedures in The Posterior Cervical Triangle

Abstract

The spinal accessory nerve is well known to be injured by surgical procedures in the posterior cervical triangle. The trapezius muscle innervated by the spinal accessory nerve is a major scapular stabilizer, so the paralysis of this muscle results in shoulder droop, limited range of motion, and displacement of scapula as well as shoulder pain. Spinal accessory neuropathy from a local surgical procedure may begin immediately. We experienced three spinal accessory neuropathy cases with delayed onset after local surgical procedures. Key Words:Accessory nerve, Surgical procedure