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typical presentation of sudden onset of shoulder pain, followed by a weakness or even paralysis of the shoulder girdle and upper arm, at which time the pain subsided.< | typical presentation of sudden onset of shoulder pain, followed by a weakness or even paralysis of the shoulder girdle and upper arm, at which time the pain subsided.<sup>1,2,3,4</sup> The weakness may be limited to muscles innervated by a single peripheral nerve or any combination of peripheral nerves or the brachial plexus.<sup>3</sup>They noted that power gradually was restored spontaneously to the affected side over a matter of months.<sup>4</sup><br> | ||
== Differential Diagnosis == | == Differential Diagnosis == |
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Parsonage–Turner syndrome is the term used to describe a neuritis involving the brachial plexus.
Also known as acute brachial neuritis.
Clinically Relevant Anatomy[edit | edit source]
plexus brachialis.[1][2][3][4]
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The incidence of neuralgic amyotrophy is approximately 2 to 3 per 100,000 persons per year. The
distribution of disease shows a predominance of men over women (approximately 3:2), with the highest incidence occurring between the third and seventh decades.
Characteristics/Clinical Presentation[edit | edit source]
typical presentation of sudden onset of shoulder pain, followed by a weakness or even paralysis of the shoulder girdle and upper arm, at which time the pain subsided.1,2,3,4 The weakness may be limited to muscles innervated by a single peripheral nerve or any combination of peripheral nerves or the brachial plexus.3They noted that power gradually was restored spontaneously to the affected side over a matter of months.4
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- ↑ C: A. J. Hussey &amp;amp; C. P. O’Brien &amp;amp; P. J. Regan. Parsonage–Turner Syndrome—Case Report and Literature Review. American association of hand surgery. 2007
- ↑ C: Christopher J. Cervical Radiculopathy or Parsonage-Turner Syndrome: Differential Diagnosis of a Patient With Neck and Upper Extremity Symptoms. Journal of Orthopaedic &amp;amp; Sports Physical Therapy
- ↑ C: Michael D. Rosenthal. Differential Diagnosis off Shoulder Pain Followed by Progressive Weakness : A Case Report. Journanl of Special Operatoion Medicine. 2009 Winter;9(1):16-9.
- ↑ D: Christopher M. Stutz. Neuralgic Amyotrophy: Parsonage-Turner Syndrome. Journal of hand surgery; 2010; p2104 issue12 volume 35