• Am J Phys Med Rehabil · Sep 2005

    Cadaveric study of methods for subscapularis muscle needle insertion.

    • Anthony Chiodo, Craig Goodmurphy, and Andrew Haig.
    • Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor 48108, USA.
    • Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2005 Sep 1;84(9):662-5.

    ObjectiveTo evaluate the accuracy for three methods for needle insertion into the subscapularis muscle for electromyography, botulinum toxin injection, and phenol nerve block.DesignThree needle insertion methods were evaluated by cadaver injection by an American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine certified physician. An anatomist, blinded to the method used, served as the dissector to evaluate the effectiveness of the methods tested.ResultsA posterior axillary approach was most effective for needle insertion into the subscapular muscle compared with a medial scapular or a superior scapular approach. No approach was ideal for subscapular nerve injection.ConclusionsA posterior axillary approach is best for needle insertion of the subscapularis muscle for electromyography or botulinum toxin injection. Subscapular nerve injection is difficult from all of the three approaches tested.

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