Bilateral musculocutaneous nerve palsy. A case report

Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 1996 May-Jun;75(3):227-31. doi: 10.1097/00002060-199605000-00016.

Abstract

A case of bilateral, isolated, proximal musculocutaneous nerve palsy is reported. Initial physical and electromyographic examinations demonstrated complete denervation of the biceps brachii, brachialis, and coracobrachialis muscles bilaterally. Nerve conduction studies of the musculocutaneous nerves initially revealed no evoked potentials. The patient underwent resection with end-to-end anastomosis on the left and neurolysis without resection on the right. Significant functional recovery was noted bilaterally but was more rapid and complete on the side that underwent neurolysis without resection.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Action Potentials
  • Adolescent
  • Arm Injuries / physiopathology
  • Arm Injuries / rehabilitation*
  • Brachial Plexus / injuries*
  • Brachial Plexus / physiopathology*
  • Electromyography
  • Humans
  • Lumbar Vertebrae / injuries
  • Male
  • Multiple Trauma*
  • Muscle Contraction / physiology
  • Spinal Fractures / complications