Evaluation of lower trapezius function after transfer of axillary nerve to suprascapular nerve in patients with ERB’s palsy

Table 1 Shoulder abduction and external rotation and electromyography and nerve conduction velocity results in patients with ERB’s palsy who underwent nerve transfer of accessory nerve to supraclavicular, n (%)

Variable	Classification
Shoulder abduction	None	Poor	Moderate	Good
	0 (0)	5 (26.31)	3 (15.78)	10 (52.63)
Shoulder external rotation	None	Poor	Moderate	Good
	1 (5.26)	5 (26.31)	5 (26.31)	8 (42.10)
EMG-NCV	Non-functional	Poor	Partially	Good
	0 (0)	2 (10.52)	6 (31.57)	11 (57.89)

Good: Shoulder abduction ≥ 90°; external rotation ≥ 60°, Moderate: Shoulder abduction 45-89°; external rotation 30-59°, Poor: Shoulder abduction < 45°; external rotation < 30°. EMG-NCV: Electromyography and nerve conduction velocity.