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Soo-Young Hu1, Jin-Gyu Choi1, Byung-Chul Son2
1Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
Korean Journal of Neurotrauma
|May 12, 2016
Summary
Break-dancing can cause peripheral nerve injuries like Guyon's canal syndrome. Early diagnosis and corticosteroid treatment resolved a young dancer's hand pain and paresthesia.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Neurology
- Orthopedics
Background:
- Break-dancing is increasingly popular among adolescents and young adults.
- Musculoskeletal injuries are commonly reported, but peripheral nerve injuries are rare.
Observation:
- A 23-year-old amateur break-dancer presented with 3 months of left hand pain, tenderness, and paresthesia in the ring and little fingers.
- Previous conservative treatment for wrist sprain was ineffective.
Findings:
- Magnetic resonance imaging and electrodiagnostic studies diagnosed type III Guyon's canal syndrome.
- Four weeks of corticosteroid treatment led to complete resolution of pain and paresthesia.
Implications:
- This case highlights the potential for peripheral nerve injuries in break-dancers.
- Awareness and prompt diagnosis are crucial for effective management of such injuries.
- Further research into break-dancing related nerve injuries is warranted.
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