title: Quadrilateral space syndrome: a case study and review of the literature.
abstract: Quadrilateral space syndrome is an uncommon injury. The true prevalence is unknown because of a lack of literature and possible misdiagnosis. Prevalence may increase as knowledge of the syndrome increases. The case is presented of a recreational triathlete who had a spontaneous onset of quadrilateral space syndrome. The diagnosis was made by physical examination and confirmed with magnetic resonance imaging. A conservative, yet aggressive rehabilitation programme resulted in functional improvement within six weeks. Results have been maintained for eight weeks.
authors.affiliation: Department of Health and Chiropractic, Macquarie University, NSW 2109, Australia. waynehoskins@optushome.com.au
authors.forename: W T
authors.initials: WT
authors.lastname: Hoskins
authors.forename: H P
authors.initials: HP
authors.lastname: Pollard
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: McDonald
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D012782:Shoulder / Q000294:innervation; D020069:Shoulder Pain / Q000209:etiology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D013577:Syndrome; D016896:Treatment Outcome