Suprascapular Neuropathy

Suprascapular Neuropathy is a condition of shoulder pain associated with weakness. It is a common problem in overhead athletes who perform repetitive overhead motions or throwing such as swimming, volley ball, tennis, and weightlifting.

Symptoms:

• Shoulder pain and weakness
• Atrophy (shrinkage) of upper shoulder muscles
• Heaviness of shoulder and arm
• Radiating pain to the neck, back or arm
• Discomfort in shoulder and upper back

Investigations:

• Medical History
• Physical Examinations
• Electromyogram
• Nerve Conduction Studies
• MRI

Non-Surgical Treatment:

• Dry Needling
• Steroid and Hyaluronic Acid Image Guided Injections
• Image Guided Calcific Barbotage