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

Introduction: Post-thoracotomy pain syndrome (PTPS) is a common complication related to intercostal nerve injury. During this type of surgery, although less frequently, thoracodorsal and long thoracic nerves can also be injured, and jerks of peripheral origins may appear. We report a case with intercostal neuralgia and latissimus dorsi muscle jerks after posterolateral thoracotomy.