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Long thoracic nerve injury. told it is permanent. i am seeing ortho and pain mgmt. told there is nothing that can be done. should i see someone else?

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Neuromuscular: Injury to long thoracic nerves may result in winging if the scapula. The treatment should aim to prevent further damage and remove causing agent. Consider physical therapy, neurologist and or physical medicine and rehabilitation. Hope you feel better soon.

Answered 1/16/2018

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