Parsonage-turner syndrome.
Publication/Presentation Date
9-1-2010
Abstract
Parsonage-Turner Syndrome (PTS), also referred to as idiopathic brachial plexopathy or neuralgic amyotrophy, is a rare disorder consisting of a complex constellation of symptoms with abrupt onset of shoulder pain, usually unilaterally, followed by progressive neurologic deficits of motor weakness, dysesthesias, and numbness. Although the etiology of the syndrome is unclear, it is reported in various clinical situations, including postoperatively, postinfectious, posttraumatic, and postvaccination. The identification of the syndrome in the postoperative patient remains a challenge as symptoms may easily be attributed to sequelae of surgical positioning, postoperative recovery, or postanesthetic block pain. The purpose of this review is to bring forth salient, identifiable factors which may assist the surgical clinician in identifying the condition sooner. An early and proper diagnosis affords the opportunity to treat the patient accordingly and to the satisfaction of both surgeon and patient.
Volume
6
Issue
2
First Page
199
Last Page
205
ISSN
1556-3324
Published In/Presented At
Feinberg, J. H., & Radecki, J. (2010). Parsonage-turner syndrome. HSS journal : the musculoskeletal journal of Hospital for Special Surgery, 6(2), 199–205. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11420-010-9176-x
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
21886536
Peer Reviewed for front end display
Peer-Reviewed
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article