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Table 1 Summary of neurological findings of the left upper limb

From: Brachial plexus palsy after a left-side modified radical mastectomy with immediate latissimusdorsi flap reconstruction: report of a case

Anatomical location

Muscle strength (grade)

Motor function

First day postoperation

Following rehabilitation

Shoulder abduction(n. axillaris)

1

4

Elbow flexion(n. musculocutaneous)

2

5

Elbow extension(n. radialis)

4

5

Wrist flexion(n. medianus)

3

5

Wrist extension(n. radialis)

2

5

Finger flexion(n. ulnaris)

4

5

Finger extension(n.radialis)

4

5

Sensory function

Pain and light touch

Reduced

Normal

Reflexes

Deep tendon reflexes

Reduced

Normal

Tone

Reduced

Normal

  1. n: nevus.