Jerks of the latissimus dorsi muscle and intercostal neuralgia after posterolateral thoracotomy

Abstract

Highlights • Intercostal neuralgia and latissimus dorsi muscle jerks can occur after posterolateral thoracotomy.• Clinical neurophysiology helps to determine targeted treatments for the different neuromuscular pathologies.• Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome increases the predisposition of iatrogenic nerve injuries.