title: Neuralgic amyotrophy (Parsonage-Turner syndrome).
abstract: 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.
authors: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
authors: Fotios P
authors: FP
authors: Tjoumakaris
authors: Oke A
authors: OA
authors: Anakwenze
authors: Vamsi
authors: V
authors: Kancherla
authors: Nicholas
authors: N
authors: Pulos
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D020968:Brachial Plexus Neuritis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D009431:Neural Conduction; D010808:Physical Examination; D011379:Prognosis; D011859:Radiography; D012782:Shoulder / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology