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JAAOS Abstract
Publication Date: 7/1/2012
Neuralgic Amyotrophy (Parsonage-Turner Syndrome)
Fotios P. Tjoumakaris, MD; Oke A. Anakwenze, MD; Vamsi Kancherla, MD; Nicholas Pulos, MD

Neuralgic amyotrophy (Parsonage-Turner syndrome or brachial plexus neuritis) is an uncommon syndrome whose cause is unknown. The suprascapular and axillary nerves and corresponding muscles are affected most frequently. The disorder exhibits a broad range of clinical manifestations, and patients frequently present to physicians of different subspecialties. Accurate diagnosis can be challenging and requires a thorough history and physical examination. Nerve conduction velocity and imaging studies assist in the evaluation. Treatment consists of symptomatic management. Symptoms can persist for more than than a year, but most patients note resolution of symptoms over time.

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