Hello all, my first post.

Male, early 30s, recently diagnosed with Long Thoracic Nerve Palsy, after scapula winging was noticed and confirmed by EMG. Probably symptomatic for years, but only noticed reduced arm/shoulder function about a year ago. I'm not sure how much time I should give to trying conservative treatment through PT and exercise, or if I should try to get Nerve Decompression surgery ASAP, since delay leads to further nerve compression? According to EMG, the nerve is already dead, I can lift arm to about perpindicular to body, signficant pain about every 2 weeks from shoulder.

Thanks