Hourglass-like constrictions of the radial nerve in the neuralgic amyotrophy: A case report
Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, cilt.70, sa.2, ss.279-281, 2024 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 70 Sayı: 2
- Basım Tarihi: 2024
- Doi Numarası: 10.5606/tftrd.2023.11554
- Dergi Adı: Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.279-281
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Hourglass-like constriction, neuralgic amyotrophy, neurolysis, neurorrhaphy, radial nerve palsy.
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Neuralgic amyotrophy (NA) is a peripheral nerve disorder that has a classical presentation as motor deficit after severe pain, but it is still overlooked or misdiagnosed. Formerly, the diagnosis was based on the clinical picture and electrophysiology; however, sophisticated imaging and surgical modalities showed structural abnormalities such as hourglass-like constrictions of the nerves. In this article, we present a case presenting with drop hand mimicking radial nerve entrapment. The patient was diagnosed with NA and surgery revealed hourglass-like constrictions. The clinical findings were improved after neurorrhaphy and physical therapy. In conclusion, hourglass-like constrictions can be prognostic factors of NA and should be searched carefully.