Parsonage Turner Syndrome: Episode 78

In this episode: Parsonage Turner Syndrome aka Brachial Neuritis aka Neuralgic Amyotrophy is a rare condition that causes pain, weakness, muscle wasting, numbness and tingling in the shoulder arm and hand.

Chip Review @ (12:01): Truffle Chips Taste Off – Oolala – Black Truffle vs Trader Joe’s Organic White Truffle

Trivia question of the week @ (09:46): – Which state has the longest shoreline?

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Brief overview of the episode:

Parsonage Turner Syndrome (PTS) is a rare condition that causes pain in the shoulder, arm and hand. There is also often weakness, muscle wasting as well as numbness and tingling.

A diagnosis of PTS is made in the absence of other much more common causes: rotator cuff tears, shoulder impingement, cervical disk disease, thoracic outlet syndrome and brachial plexus injuries just to name a few.

PTS has 3 main forms; Hereditary, Autoimmune and Mechanical. With mechanical, sympotoms will typically presents following an operation, infection, trauma or a vaccination.

Symptoms are highlighted by high pain with weakness and muscle wasting and are confirmed with an electromyography (EMG). Symptoms can be present for a few months up to a few years.

Physical therapy is an important part of recovery because it ensures that range of motion (ROM), strength, atrophy and function loss do not progress and in most cases can be reversed.

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Pelvis Fractures: Episode 76

In this episode: There are several kinds of pelvis fractures. Most can be broken into two sub-headings, stable and unstable. The mostly commonly treated pelvis fracture at our clinic is an avulsion fracture.
Chip Review @ (09:20): Yummies – Zambos –Salsa Verde (Thank You Khem)
Trivia question of the week @ (08:04): – Which African nation has the most pyramids?
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Brief overview of the episode:

The pelvis is made up of 3 bones; sacrum, coccyx and hip bone. The hipbone is made up of 3 bones that are fused; ilium, ischium and pubis. This results in a structure that looks like a ring.

Because of this ring structure often times a fracture to one area of the pelvis will be accompanied by a 2^nd fracture. Causing an unstable fracture that needs to be corrected surgically.

A stable fracture can also occur. Often times not requiring surgery. The most common of which is known as an avulsion fracture. This is when a tendon/muscle pulls of a piece of the bone. It is most common during the teenage years but can occur throughout the lifespan.

Unstable fractures of the pelvis are caused by high velocity mechanisms. Motor-vehicle accidents, falls from height or crush injuries. Avulsions typically occur as sports injuries, overuse, or slips and falls.

Recovery times vary greatly. Typically stable fracture can heal between 6-8 weeks. Unstable fracture can take a good deal longer 10+ weeks because surgery is almost always necessary. Also due to the high velocity nature of unstable fractures there are usually additional injuries sustained beyond the fracture(s).

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Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS): Episode 9

Stress Fractures: Episode 43

Shoulder Pain: Episode 4

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Parsonage Turner Syndrome: Episode 78

In this episode: Parsonage Turner Syndrome aka Brachial Neuritis aka Neuralgic Amyotrophy is a rare condition that causes pain, weakness, muscle wasting, numbness and tingling in the shoulder arm and hand.

Chip Review @ (12:01): Truffle Chips Taste Off – Oolala – Black Truffle vs Trader Joe’s Organic White Truffle

Trivia question of the week @ (09:46): – Which state has the longest shoreline?

Follow us on Instagram: 2pts_n_a_bagofchips and/or Twitter @2PTsNaBagOChips to see photos, video and get additional episode specific information throughout the week.

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Brief overview of the episode:

Parsonage Turner Syndrome (PTS) is a rare condition that causes pain in the shoulder, arm and hand. There is also often weakness, muscle wasting as well as numbness and tingling.

A diagnosis of PTS is made in the absence of other much more common causes: rotator cuff tears, shoulder impingement, cervical disk disease, thoracic outlet syndrome and brachial plexus injuries just to name a few.

PTS has 3 main forms; Hereditary, Autoimmune and Mechanical. With mechanical, sympotoms will typically presents following an operation, infection, trauma or a vaccination.

Symptoms are highlighted by high pain with weakness and muscle wasting and are confirmed with an electromyography (EMG). Symptoms can be present for a few months up to a few years.

Physical therapy is an important part of recovery because it ensures that range of motion (ROM), strength, atrophy and function loss do not progress and in most cases can be reversed.

Other episodes you might enjoy:

Pelvis Fractures: Episode 76

In this episode: There are several kinds of pelvis fractures. Most can be broken into two sub-headings, stable and unstable. The mostly commonly treated pelvis fracture at our clinic is an avulsion fracture.

Chip Review @ (09:20): Yummies – Zambos –Salsa Verde (Thank You Khem)

Trivia question of the week @ (08:04): – Which African nation has the most pyramids?

Follow us on Instagram: 2pts_n_a_bagofchips and/or Twitter @2PTsNaBagOChips to see photos, video and get additional episode specific information throughout the week.

Thanks for listening!!

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Apple Podcasts:

Google Play:

Youtube:

Stitcher:

Podbean:

Brief overview of the episode:

The pelvis is made up of 3 bones; sacrum, coccyx and hip bone. The hipbone is made up of 3 bones that are fused; ilium, ischium and pubis. This results in a structure that looks like a ring.

Because of this ring structure often times a fracture to one area of the pelvis will be accompanied by a 2^nd fracture. Causing an unstable fracture that needs to be corrected surgically.

A stable fracture can also occur. Often times not requiring surgery. The most common of which is known as an avulsion fracture. This is when a tendon/muscle pulls of a piece of the bone. It is most common during the teenage years but can occur throughout the lifespan.

Unstable fractures of the pelvis are caused by high velocity mechanisms. Motor-vehicle accidents, falls from height or crush injuries. Avulsions typically occur as sports injuries, overuse, or slips and falls.

Other episodes you might enjoy:

Parsonage Turner Syndrome: Episode 78

In this episode: Parsonage Turner Syndrome aka Brachial Neuritis aka Neuralgic Amyotrophy is a rare condition that causes pain, weakness, muscle wasting, numbness and tingling in the shoulder arm and hand.

Chip Review @ (12:01): Truffle Chips Taste Off – Oolala – Black Truffle vs Trader Joe’s Organic White Truffle

Trivia question of the week @ (09:46): – Which state has the longest shoreline?

Follow us on Instagram: 2pts_n_a_bagofchips and/or Twitter @2PTsNaBagOChips to see photos, video and get additional episode specific information throughout the week.

Thanks for listening!!

To Subscribe, Review and Download select your preferred hyperlink below

Brief overview of the episode:

Parsonage Turner Syndrome (PTS) is a rare condition that causes pain in the shoulder, arm and hand. There is also often weakness, muscle wasting as well as numbness and tingling.

A diagnosis of PTS is made in the absence of other much more common causes: rotator cuff tears, shoulder impingement, cervical disk disease, thoracic outlet syndrome and brachial plexus injuries just to name a few.

PTS has 3 main forms; Hereditary, Autoimmune and Mechanical. With mechanical, sympotoms will typically presents following an operation, infection, trauma or a vaccination.

Symptoms are highlighted by high pain with weakness and muscle wasting and are confirmed with an electromyography (EMG). Symptoms can be present for a few months up to a few years.

Physical therapy is an important part of recovery because it ensures that range of motion (ROM), strength, atrophy and function loss do not progress and in most cases can be reversed.

Other episodes you might enjoy:

Pelvis Fractures: Episode 76

In this episode: There are several kinds of pelvis fractures. Most can be broken into two sub-headings, stable and unstable. The mostly commonly treated pelvis fracture at our clinic is an avulsion fracture.

Chip Review @ (09:20): Yummies – Zambos –Salsa Verde (Thank You Khem)

Trivia question of the week @ (08:04): – Which African nation has the most pyramids?

Follow us on Instagram: 2pts_n_a_bagofchips and/or Twitter @2PTsNaBagOChips to see photos, video and get additional episode specific information throughout the week.

Thanks for listening!!

To Subscribe, Review and Download select your preferred hyperlink below

Brief overview of the episode:

The pelvis is made up of 3 bones; sacrum, coccyx and hip bone. The hipbone is made up of 3 bones that are fused; ilium, ischium and pubis. This results in a structure that looks like a ring.

Because of this ring structure often times a fracture to one area of the pelvis will be accompanied by a 2nd fracture. Causing an unstable fracture that needs to be corrected surgically.

A stable fracture can also occur. Often times not requiring surgery. The most common of which is known as an avulsion fracture. This is when a tendon/muscle pulls of a piece of the bone. It is most common during the teenage years but can occur throughout the lifespan.

Unstable fractures of the pelvis are caused by high velocity mechanisms. Motor-vehicle accidents, falls from height or crush injuries. Avulsions typically occur as sports injuries, overuse, or slips and falls.

Other episodes you might enjoy:

Because of this ring structure often times a fracture to one area of the pelvis will be accompanied by a 2^nd fracture. Causing an unstable fracture that needs to be corrected surgically.