Risk assessment of dorsal scapular nerve injury in the medial scapular area associated with upper extremity position: An ultrasonographic study

Injuries to the dorsal scapular nerve (DSN) in the interscapular region are relatively uncommon. Physicians may therefore underestimate the risk of damage to the DSN during procedures. The aim of this study was to identify the topographic position of the DSN in the interscapular region and to identify injection positions for the upper extremities that minimize the risk of damage to the DSN during procedures.

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