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Originally Posted by Hiker
I developed weakness and winging in my left shoulder 4 months ago. I was diagnosed with the LTN injury. EMG did not show anything.
I am convinced the diagnosis was incorrect though and my symptoms are due to lower trapezius weakness (accessory nerve).
After 2 months my symptoms started improving slowly. But recently I developed the same problem on the right side. Ugh. Doctors just shrug their shoulders so I am scheduled for another EMG.
From what I read about the LTN injury, if the nerve was severed, it may not recover without surgery. If it was simply compressed, it usually recovers on its own though it takes a long time.
The surgery may not be beneficial long time (after 1 year) after the injury.
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Hi Hiker,
I am curious how you were diagnosed with an LTM injury. I have been trying to get someone to test that nerve , even tho I have already had 2 EMG tests but they didnt test the LTM. I have scalpular pain and it seems to be where the pain starts before progressing to a full blown flare up from my face down to my ribs. And also once you get that diagnosis what is the surgery that you would get?
I am in So. Cal. Thanks,JKL