'Top cover neuropathy'--transient brachial plexopathy due to body armour.
Two cases of partial lesions of the brachial plexus (brachial plexopathy) occurring in soldiers wearing body armour are described. This is an occupational hazard which has not been reported before.
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Military Wing, Musgrave Park Hospital.
D000328:Adult; D001917:Brachial Plexus / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008889:Military Personnel; D009784:Occupational Diseases; D011481:Protective Clothing / Q000009:adverse effects*