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	~~'''~~Accessory ~~Nerve Disorder'''~~		{{Infobox medical condition
			\| name = Accessory nerve disorder
			\| image = [[File:1610_Muscles_Controlled_by_the_Accessory_Nerve-02.jpg\|250px]]
			\| caption = Muscles controlled by the accessory nerve
			\| field = [[Neurology]]
			\| symptoms = [[Muscle weakness]], [[shoulder pain]], [[winged scapula]]
			\| complications = [[Shoulder dysfunction]], [[limited range of motion]]
			\| onset = Varies
			\| duration = Can be chronic
			\| causes = [[Trauma]], [[surgery]], [[tumors]], [[infections]]
			\| risks = [[Neck surgery]], [[head trauma]]
			\| diagnosis = [[Physical examination]], [[electromyography]], [[nerve conduction study]]
			\| differential = [[Cervical radiculopathy]], [[brachial plexus injury]]
			\| treatment = [[Physical therapy]], [[surgery]]
			\| prognosis = Varies depending on cause and treatment
			\| frequency = Rare
			}}

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	The '''Accessory Nerve Disorder''' is a medical condition that involves the dysfunction of the [[Accessory Nerve\|eleventh cranial nerve]], also known as the spinal accessory nerve. This nerve primarily supplies the [[Sternocleidomastoid muscle\|sternocleidomastoid]] and [[Trapezius muscle\|trapezius]] muscles, which are responsible for various movements of the head and shoulders.		The '''Accessory Nerve Disorder''' is a medical condition that involves the dysfunction of the [[Accessory Nerve\|eleventh cranial nerve]], also known as the spinal accessory nerve. This nerve primarily supplies the [[Sternocleidomastoid muscle\|sternocleidomastoid]] and [[Trapezius muscle\|trapezius]] muscles, which are responsible for various movements of the head and shoulders.

Prabhu at 19:10, 9 March 2024

2024-03-09T19:10:12Z

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'''Accessory Nerve Disorder'''

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The '''Accessory Nerve Disorder''' is a medical condition that involves the dysfunction of the [[Accessory Nerve|eleventh cranial nerve]], also known as the spinal accessory nerve. This nerve primarily supplies the [[Sternocleidomastoid muscle|sternocleidomastoid]] and [[Trapezius muscle|trapezius]] muscles, which are responsible for various movements of the head and shoulders.

==Etiology==
The disorder can be caused by a variety of factors, including [[Trauma (medicine)|trauma]], [[Surgery|surgical procedures]], [[Tumor|tumors]], or [[Infection|infections]] that affect the nerve. [[Idiopathic|Idiopathic causes]] are also common, where the cause of the disorder is unknown.

==Symptoms==
Patients with accessory nerve disorder may experience [[Pain|pain]], [[Weakness|weakness]], and limited range of motion in the neck and shoulders. Other symptoms may include a drooping shoulder, difficulty in lifting objects, and a winged [[Scapula|scapula]].

==Diagnosis==
Diagnosis of accessory nerve disorder is typically made through a combination of [[Medical history|medical history]], [[Physical examination|physical examination]], and [[Electromyography|electromyography]] (EMG). [[Magnetic resonance imaging|MRI]] may also be used to rule out other conditions.

==Treatment==
Treatment options for accessory nerve disorder include [[Physical therapy|physical therapy]], [[Pain management|pain management]], and in some cases, [[Surgery|surgery]]. The goal of treatment is to restore function and alleviate pain.

==See also==
* [[Cranial nerves]]
* [[Peripheral neuropathy]]
* [[Neurology]]
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[[Category:Neurological disorders]]
[[Category:Peripheral nervous system disorders]]
[[Category:Neuroanatomy]]
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