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damaged axillary nerve, neuropathy, axillary nerve, axillary nerve dysfunction, loss of movement, sensation, the shoulder, axillary nerve, axillary nerve dysfunction, form of peripheral neuropathy, occurs, is damage, axillary nerve, supplies the deltoid muscles, the shoulder, not a specific, separate disease, many conditions, damage the axillary nerve, dysfunction, a single nerve group, axillary nerve, mononeuropathy, mononeuropathy implies a local cause, the nerve damage, systemic disorders, occasionally cause isolated nerve damage, occurs, mononeuritis multiplex, usual causes, direct trauma, prolonged external pressure on the nerve, pressure on the nerve from nearby body structures, conditions associated, axillary nerve dysfunction include fracture, the humerus, upper arm bone, pressure from casts, splints, improper use of crutches, intramuscular injections, shoulder dislocation, systemic disorders that cause neuritis, inflammation of nerves, no detectable cause, mechanical factors complicated by ischemia, a lack of oxygen from decreased blood flow, numbness over part, the outer shoulder, shoulder weakness, difficulty lifting objects, the affected arm, difficulty lifting arm, above the head, a neuromuscular examination, the arm, shoulder indicates axillary nerve dysfunction, weakness, the shoulder, difficulty moving the arm, deltoid muscle, the shoulder, signs of muscle atrophy, a detailed history needed, the possible cause, the neuropathy, tests that reveal axillary nerve dysfunction, an emg, a recording of electrical activity in muscles, a nerve biopsy, reveal systemic causes, the dysfunction, an mri to rule out lesions, the cervical spine, nerve roots, the suspected cause, the dysfunction suggested by the patient's history, pattern of symptom development, various blood tests, x-rays, scans, tests, treatment is aimed at identifying the cause, increasing mobility, independence, no treatment, recovery is spontaneous, conservative treatment is given, sudden onset of symptoms, minimal sensation, movement changes, no history of trauma, no evidence of nerve degeneration, corticosteroids injected, reduce swelling, pressure on the axillary nerve systemic corticosteroids recommended, inflammatory lesions, brachial amyotrophy, brachial neuritis, surgery necessary disorder is chronic, symptoms get worse, is difficulty, movement, tests indicate degeneration, the nerve, surgical exploration, nerve dysfunction, entrapment, case surgical release, the nerve, surgical removal of tumors, lesions that press on the nerve, benefit some cases, over-the-counter analgesics, acetaminophen tablets, prescription analgesics needed to control pain, neuralgia, medications, phenytoin, carbamazepine, gabapentin, tricyclic antidepressants amitriptyline, reduce the stabbing pains that some people experience, whenever possible, medication use, avoided, reduced to lessen the risk of side effects, physical therapy helpful to maintain muscle strength, vocational counseling, occupational therapy, job changes, retraining, similar interventions recommended, the axillary nerve dysfunction, successfully treated, possibility of full recovery, extent of disability, worst problem most often is shoulder weakness, partial, complete shoulder paralysis, partial, complete loss of sensation, in the arm, uncommon, recurrent, unnoticed injury, arm, deformity, the arm, shoulder contracture, fibrosis, frozen shoulder, symptoms of axillary nerve dysfunction, early diagnosis, treatment increase the chance of controlling symptoms, preventative measures, depending on the cause, avoid prolonged pressure on the underarm area, examine casts, splints, appliances, proper fit, crutch training should include instructions not to place pressure on the underarm.