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Parsonage Turner syndrome caused by Staphylococcus aureus spondylodiscitis
Robyn Brown1, Jamie O'Callaghan2, Noel Peter2
1Trauma and Orthopaedics, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Gloucester, UK robyn.brown2@nhs.net.
BMJ Case Reports
|February 16, 2020
Summary
Parsonage Turner syndrome (PTS) can cause shoulder pain and weakness after systemic Staphylococcus aureus infection. Early diagnosis of this rare condition is key for effective treatment and rehabilitation.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Rheumatology
Background:
- Parsonage Turner syndrome (PTS), also known as neuralgic amyotrophy, is a rare neurological disorder causing shoulder girdle pain and weakness.
- Diagnosis can be challenging due to its varied clinical presentation.
Observation:
- A case of PTS following Staphylococcus aureus spondylodiscitis is presented.
- This represents the first reported instance of PTS occurring after S. aureus infection.
Findings:
- The patient experienced acute, atraumatic shoulder dysfunction.
- Prompt clinical suspicion of PTS was crucial.
Implications:
- Considering PTS in patients with shoulder dysfunction post-systemic infection can prevent unnecessary investigations.
- Early diagnosis facilitates timely and effective rehabilitation for patients with PTS.
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