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Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Hourglass-like constrictions of the radial nerve in the neuralgic amyotrophy: A case report
2 Department of Neurology, Gülhane Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
3 Department of Pathology, Private Clinic, Ankara, Türkiye
4 Department of Neurosurgery, Private Clinic, Ankara, Türkiye
5 Department of Neurology, University of Health Sciences, Gülhane Medical School, Ankara, Türkiye DOI : 10.5606/tftrd.2023.11554 Neuralgic amyotrophy (NA) is a peripheral nerve disorder that has a classical presentation as motor deficit after severe pain, but it is still overlooked or misdiagnosed. Formerly, the diagnosis was based on the clinical picture and electrophysiology; however, sophisticated imaging and surgical modalities showed structural abnormalities such as hourglass-like constrictions of the nerves. In this article, we present a case presenting with drop hand mimicking radial nerve entrapment. The patient was diagnosed with NA and surgery revealed hourglass-like constrictions. The clinical findings were improved after neurorrhaphy and physical therapy. In conclusion, hourglass-like constrictions can be prognostic factors of NA and should be searched carefully. Keywords : Hourglass-like constriction, neuralgic amyotrophy, neurolysis, neurorrhaphy, radial nerve palsy