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==See Also==
==See Also==
[[Anterior shoulder dislocation]]
*[[Anterior shoulder dislocation]]
[[Peripheral nerve syndromes]]
*[[Peripheral nerve syndromes]]


==External Links==
==External Links==

Revision as of 08:41, 29 March 2017

Background

The axillary nerve supplies innervation to:

  • Deltoid
  • Teres minor
  • Long head of triceps
  • Skin over lateral shoulder

Injury associated with anterior shoulder dislocation

Clinical Features

  • Inability to abduct arm
  • Decreased sensation to skin over deltoid

Management

Disposition

See Also

External Links

References