Etiology, treatment, and prevention of athletic "stingers"

Stingers or burners are common in athletes, especially football players. They represent a traction, compression, or direct blow to the upper roots of the brachial plexus. They are usually transient and resolve quickly. Cervical canal stenosis with concurrent degenerative disc disease may predispose...

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Published inClinics in sports medicine Vol. 22; no. 3; p. 493
Main Authors Weinberg, Jacob, Rokito, Steven, Silber, Jeff S
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.07.2003
Subjects
Athletic Injuries - diagnosis
Athletic Injuries - etiology
Athletic Injuries - prevention & control
Brachial Plexus Neuropathies - diagnosis
Brachial Plexus Neuropathies - etiology
Brachial Plexus Neuropathies - prevention & control
Football - injuries
Football - statistics & numerical data
Humans
Paresthesia - diagnosis
Paresthesia - etiology
Paresthesia - prevention & control
Recovery of Function
Secondary Prevention
Sports Medicine - methods
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Summary:Stingers or burners are common in athletes, especially football players. They represent a traction, compression, or direct blow to the upper roots of the brachial plexus. They are usually transient and resolve quickly. Cervical canal stenosis with concurrent degenerative disc disease may predispose an athlete to this injury. Return-to-play criteria are largely based on the number of previous episodes and the duration of symptoms. These criteria also require appropriate consideration of any underlying pathological conditions. Appropriate counseling, including modification of tackling and addition of protective gear, in conjunction with complete rehabilitation, may be effective in preventing this condition or decreasing the rate of recurrence. The athlete, family, and coaches need to understand that recurrence remains unpredictable.
ISSN:0278-5919
DOI:10.1016/S0278-5919(02)00057-1