Parsonage-Turner Syndrome

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Definition/Description[edit | edit source]

Parsonage–Turner syndrome is the term used to describe a neuritis involving the brachial plexus.[1]
Also known as acute brachial neuritis.[2]

Clinically Relevant Anatomy[edit | edit source]

plexus brachialis.[3][4][5][6]

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  1. C: A. J. Hussey & C. P. O’Brien & P. J. Regan. Parsonage–Turner Syndrome—Case Report and Literature Review. American association of hand surgery. 2007
  2. C: Christopher J. Cervical Radiculopathy or Parsonage-Turner Syndrome: Differential Diagnosis of a Patient With Neck and Upper Extremity Symptoms. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy
  3. 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.
  4. D: Christopher M. Stutz. Neuralgic Amyotrophy: Parsonage-Turner Syndrome. Journal of hand surgery; 2010; p2104 issue12 volume 35
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  6. Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named C: A. J. Hussey & C. P. O’Brien & P. J. Regan. Parsonage–Turner Syndrome—Case Report and Literature Review. American association of hand surgery. 2007