Trapezius paralysis is a painful, disabling problem. 18 patients with trapezius paralysis were evaluated and initially treated conservatively. 9 patients had had a misdiagnosis prior to evaluation and only one patient was successfully treated conservatively. 10 patients underwent operative reconstruction, consisting of transfer of the levator scapulae and rhomboid muscles. 7 patients were followed for more than 2 years, and they had 5 excellent results, one satisfactory result, and one unsatisfactory result. All patients had improved function and correction of deformity, and 6 patients had good pain relief.
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Trapezius paralysis is a painful, disabling problem. 18 patients with trapezius paralysis were evaluated and initially treated conservatively. 9 patients had had a misdiagnosis prior to evaluation and only one patient was successfully treated conservatively. 10 patients underwent operative reconstruction, consisting of transfer of the levator scapulae and rhomboid muscles. 7 patients were followed for more than 2 years, and they had 5 excellent results, one satisfactory result, and one unsatisfactory result. All patients had improved function and correction of deformity, and 6 patients had good pain relief.
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