Parsonage-Turner Syndrome

Question 1

What is Parsonage-Turner syndrome?

Answer 1

Peripheral neuropathy which may complicate viral illnesses

Question 2

What may be found on examination in Parsonage-Turner syndrome?

Answer 2

Muscle wasting
Impaired power of active movements

(winged scapula?)

Question 3

Mx of Parsonage-Turner syndrome?

Answer 3

Usually resolves spontaneously