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Parsonage Turner syndrome caused by Staphylococcus aureus spondylodiscitis

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Brown, Robyn
 O'Callaghan, Jamie
 Peter, Noel
Date
2020-02-13
Journal Title
BMJ Case Reports
Subject
Trauma & Orthopaedics
Type
Journal Article
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Abstract
Parsonage Turner syndrome (otherwise known as PTS, neuralgic amyotrophy or acute brachial neuritis) is a rare, but clinically significant cause of atraumatic shoulder girdle pain and weakness. Diagnosis is primarily clinical and can be challenging due to its heterogeneous presentation. A case of PTS following systemic infection from Staphylococcus aureus spondylodiscitis is presented. Timely consideration of the diagnosis prevented unnecessary investigation and allowed effective rehabilitation. This is the first case of PTS preceded by S. aureus infection. PTS should be considered in those presenting with acute, atraumatic shoulder dysfunction after systemic infection.
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Brown, R., O'Callaghan, J., & Peter, N. (2020). Parsonage Turner syndrome caused by Staphylococcus aureus spondylodiscitis. BMJ case reports, 13(2), e233073. https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2019-233073
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10.1136/bcr-2019-233073
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https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14709/1003
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Available in full-text from https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7046433/
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