What is spinal accessory nerve injury?
The function of the spinal accessory nerve allows for the movement in the upper back and neck. Some of the motor functions involve shrugging of the shoulders, and the tilt and rotation of the neck. Injury to this nerve may impair movement to the upper back, shoulder, and neck region.
How do members experience spinal accessory nerve injury?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with spinal accessory nerve injury*
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Top treatments taken by people for spinal accessory nerve injury*
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Who has spinal accessory nerve injury on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 13 | |
| 40s | 26 | |
| 50s | 33 | |
| 60s | 47 | |
| 70+ | 19 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 46 | |
| Female | 94 |
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