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Neuralgic Amyotrophy (Parsonage-Turner Syndrome)
Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, 07/03/2012
Tjoumakaris FP et al. – 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.