Nerve Disorders of the Shoulder

Nerve disorders of the shoulder can cause pain, muscle weakness, altered sensation, and impaired shoulder function. These conditions may arise from injury, compression, inflammation, or genetic causes, and often require specialist assessment and targeted treatment. Learn more about the various nerve-related shoulder conditions below:

Shoulder Nerve Disorders – An overview of the key nerves affecting shoulder function and common disorders that may impact them.

Facioscapulohumeral Dystrophy – A genetic muscle condition that weakens the shoulder girdle and upper back muscles.

Nerve Injuries of the Shoulder – Information on trauma-related nerve damage, symptoms, and potential recovery.

Neuralgic Amyotrophy – A rare, sudden-onset condition causing severe shoulder pain followed by muscle weakness and wasting.

Quadrilateral Space Syndrome – A condition involving compression of the axillary nerve, often seen in overhead athletes.

Suprascapular Nerve Palsy – A nerve compression that can lead to weakness of the rotator cuff and shoulder blade pain.

Thoracic Outlet Compression Syndrome (TOCS) – Compression of nerves or blood vessels as they pass through the thoracic outlet, causing arm and shoulder symptoms.

Trapezius Muscle Palsy / Spinal Accessory Nerve Palsy – Impairment of the spinal accessory nerve affecting shoulder blade movement and posture.