Neuropathy - axillary nerve
Your health care provider will examine the arm and shoulder. There may be weakness of the shoulder with difficulty moving the arm.
The deltoid muscle of the shoulder may show signs of muscle atrophy.
Tests that reveal axillary nerve dysfunction may include:
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