The anatomy of the subscapular nerves: a new nomenclature

D B Saleh; J Callear; P McConnell; S P J Kay

doi:10.1016/j.bjps.2012.03.020

The anatomy of the subscapular nerves: a new nomenclature

J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2012 Aug;65(8):1072-5. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2012.03.020. Epub 2012 Apr 3.

Authors

D B Saleh¹, J Callear, P McConnell, S P J Kay

Affiliation

¹ Department Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Yorkshire Deanery, Leeds University, LS1 3EX, UK. dan_saleh@hotmail.com

PMID: 22480627
DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2012.03.020

Abstract

We propose a new nomenclature for the consistent, additional nerves that branch from the posterior cord of the brachial plexus. We hope this will aid the plexus surgeon and the evolution of plexus reconstruction for both obstetric and adult cases of injury.

Publication types

Comparative Study

MeSH terms

Aged
Brachial Plexus / anatomy & histology*
Brachial Plexus / injuries
Brachial Plexus / surgery
Cadaver
Female
Humans
Male
Models, Anatomic*
Nerve Transfer / methods*
Scapula
Terminology as Topic*
Thoracic Injuries / surgery
Upper Extremity / innervation*