Articles: brachial-plexus-neuritis-diagnosis.
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Two patients with neuralgic amyotrophy (Parsonage-Turner syndrome) are described. Problems arising from the shoulder girdle commonly present to accident and emergency (A&E) departments. ⋯ Characterised by severe pain followed by muscle weakness, atrophy, and variable sensory deficits, the diagnosis is based on history and physical findings and is confirmed by electromyography. The prognosis is excellent and treatment is supportive using analgesia and physiotherapy.
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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 prognosis is excellent. Treatment is supportive, using analgesics and physical therapy.