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[Idiopathic brachial neuralgia after cesarean section]
B Rihane1, J M Le Borgne, C Bélair
1Département d'anesthésie-réanimation, consultation de la douleur chronique, 02001 Laon, France.
Annales Francaises D'Anesthesie Et De Reanimation
|December 24, 2002
Summary
Idiopathic brachial neuralgia, a rare nerve condition, can manifest after caesarean section with spinal anesthesia. This case study details a 30-year-old female
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pain Medicine
- Obstetrics
Context:
- Post-caesarean section complications
- Spinal anesthesia side effects
- Idiopathic brachial neuralgia
Purpose:
- To report a rare case of idiopathic brachial neuralgia
- To describe clinical presentation and recovery
- To highlight potential neurological complications of spinal anesthesia
Summary:
- A 30-year-old female developed idiopathic brachial neuralgia of the right shoulder post-caesarean section under spinal anesthesia.
- Symptoms included intense cervical pain and muscular shoulder belt collapse, appearing two days after surgery.
- Complete recovery was observed within four months.
Impact:
- Increases awareness of rare neurological complications following spinal anesthesia.
- Provides insights into the presentation and natural course of idiopathic brachial neuralgia.
- Contributes to the understanding of post-operative pain management and recovery in obstetric patients.