J Korean Acad Rehabil Med.
1997 Oct;21(5):1035-1038.
Combined Deficiency of Unilateral Partial Pectoralis Major and Serratus Anterior and Bilateral Whole Trapezius, and Latissimus Dorsi Muscle
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Chonbuk National University Medical School, Korea.
- 2Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Chonbuk National University Medical School, Korea.
Abstract
- We report a case of combined multiple muscle deficiency around shoulder and upper back. His chief complaint was difficulty in shoulder abduction above his head. After thorough evaluation using electromyography, isokinetic muscle testing and magnetic resonance imaging, despite of mild symptom, he showed multiple muscle deficiency such as bilateral whole trapezius, latissimus dorsi and unilateral partial pectoralis major and serratus anterior muscle.