Neuralgic amyotrophy

Neuralgic amyotrophy is an infrequent neuromuscular anomaly involving the shoulder girdle and upper extremity. Its course is highlighted by the sudden onset of severe pain followed by sensory deficits, muscle weakness, and severe atrophy. The diagnosis is based on the history and physical findings a...

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Published inOrthopaedic review Vol. 18; no. 12; p. 1275
Main Authors Aymond, J K, Goldner, J L, Hardaker, Jr, W T
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.12.1989
Subjects
Analgesics - therapeutic use
Brachial Plexus Neuritis - diagnosis
Brachial Plexus Neuritis - physiopathology
Brachial Plexus Neuritis - therapy
Diagnosis, Differential
Electromyography
Humans
Physical Therapy Modalities - methods
Prognosis
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Summary:Neuralgic amyotrophy is an infrequent neuromuscular anomaly involving the shoulder girdle and upper extremity. Its course is highlighted by the sudden onset of severe pain followed by sensory deficits, muscle weakness, and severe atrophy. The diagnosis is based on the history and physical findings and is corroborated with electromyography. The prognosis is excellent. Treatment is supportive, using analgesics and physical therapy.
ISSN:0094-6591