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Burning hands syndrome revisited.

J E Wilberger, A Abla, J C Maroon

    Neurosurgery
    |December 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Burning hands syndrome, a condition causing burning sensations in the hands, can occur without obvious spinal cord injury. This study explores its pathophysiology using advanced imaging and electrophysiological techniques.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Spinal Cord Injury Research
    • Neurophysiology

    Background:

    • Burning hands syndrome (BHS) is a neurological condition characterized by dysesthesias and paresthesias in the hands.
    • It was first described in 1977 and is often associated with cervical spine abnormalities, such as fracture or dislocation.
    • However, BHS can also manifest without any detectable cervical spine injury.

    Observation:

    • This report details a specific case of BHS occurring in the absence of any apparent cervical spine injury.
    • The patient presented with characteristic burning sensations and abnormal tactile sensations in the hands.
    • Diagnostic investigations were crucial to understand the underlying mechanisms.

    Findings:

    • Somatosensory evoked potentials (SEPs) were utilized to assess the integrity of sensory pathways.

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  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provided detailed structural visualization of the cervical spine and related neural elements.
  • The combined use of SEPs and MRI helped delineate the pathophysiology in this specific case of BHS without cervical injury.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights that BHS can occur through mechanisms not solely reliant on overt cervical spine trauma.
    • Understanding the pathophysiology through neurophysiological and imaging techniques is vital for accurate diagnosis and management.
    • Further research into non-traumatic BHS is warranted to improve patient outcomes.