title: Differential diagnosis of shoulder pain followed by progressive weakness: a case report.
abstract: Upper extremity weakness can be the result of a myriad of conditions ranging from contractile tissue injury, joint injury, or injury to central or peripheral nervous system components. Accurate diagnosis is important in establishing an optimal treatment regimen and sound prognosis. This report provides an overview of the diagnosis and treatment of Parsonage-Turner Syndrome, a relatively rare cause of upper extremity weakness and dysfunction.
authors.forename: Michael D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Rosenthal
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D020968:Brachial Plexus Neuritis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D018908:Muscle Weakness / Q000209:etiology*; D011379:Prognosis; D020069:Shoulder Pain / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D034941:Upper Extremity