(287) Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block with Dexamethasone for Treatment of Parsonage-Turner Syndrome

CD is an 83y M with a history of COPD, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and lung CA who presented with acute onset non-dermatomal left arm pain. The patient had developed a viral infection 2 weeks prior, and soon after developed left shoulder and arm pain. Imaging and labs did not show rheumatologic, infectious, or cervical nerve cause, however EMG was consistent with brachial plexopathy. A presumptive diagnosis of Parsonage-Turner syndrome was made, and conservative measures were initiated. Unfortunately, the patient did not note improvement with medications, PT, or TENS unit.

Source: The Journal of Pain - March 21, 2019 Category: Materials Science Authors: C. Stair, C. Yopp Source Type: research