A Missed EMG Finding of Brachial Plexopathy: Breathing Arm

Yildiz F. G., NURLU G., TEMUÇİN Ç. M.

JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES-TURKISH, vol.33, no.2, pp.227-232, 2016 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 33 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES-TURKISH
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.227-232
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Aberrant reinnervation after brachial plexus injuries may produce co-contractions between diaphragm and upper limb muscles. This syndrome is known as 'Breathing Arm'.