Long thoracic neuropathy
ICD-10 G58.9 · ICD-11 8C12&XA0A05

What Is the Treatment of Long Thoracic Neuropathy?

Clinical Scenario

This protocol addresses the structured management of long thoracic neuropathy. The full regimen covers the sequential decision pathway, from initial approaches through to consideration of surgical options in refractory cases.

Treatment Approach

The protocol includes a staged management pathway. At a later point in that pathway, a surgical tendon transfer procedure may be considered — though this represents only one element of the full algorithm, reserved for a specific salvage context.

The complete sequenced protocol — all steps, indications, and decision points — is accessible via the link below.

Instant Access to Structured Evidence-Based Regimens

References

DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsg.2022.11.006

We reserve pectoralis major tendon transfer as a later salvage option.

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