Anatomical entrapment of the dorsal scapular and long thoracic nerves, secondary to brachial plexus piercing variation

This study revealed a link between anatomical arrangement of the brachial plexus and occurrence of long thoracic nerve entrapment, which may lead to a series of cascading neurologic effects in which affected individuals may suffer from increased incidence of thoracic outlet syndrome and long thoracic nerve entrapment resulting in additional symptoms of interscapular pain and compromised shoulder mobility.
Source: Anatomical Science International - Category: Anatomy Source Type: research