McCarty E C, Tsairis P, Warren R F
Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York 10021, USA.
Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1999 Nov(368):37-43.
Brachial neuritis is a rare disorder of unknown etiology that causes pain and weakness of the shoulder and upper extremity. There have been many descriptions of the disorder in the literature. The classic symptoms begin with an acute onset of sharp pain in the shoulder girdle. As the pain subsides, weakness occurs. The diagnosis often is difficult to make in the acute setting. Diagnostic tests typically are not helpful, although electromyography may be useful. The treatment is chiefly supportive with analgesics initially followed by range of motion exercises. Full functional recovery is expected in most patients, although the interval may be protracted. Understanding the disorder of brachial neuritis and its course will assist in the diagnosis and treatment.
臂丛神经炎是一种病因不明的罕见疾病，可导致肩部和上肢疼痛及无力。文献中有许多关于该疾病的描述。典型症状始于肩胛带突然出现剧痛。随着疼痛缓解，会出现无力症状。在急性期，诊断往往很难做出。诊断性检查通常并无帮助，不过肌电图可能有用。治疗主要是支持性的，起初使用镇痛药，随后进行活动范围锻炼。尽管恢复过程可能漫长，但大多数患者有望完全恢复功能。了解臂丛神经炎疾病及其病程将有助于诊断和治疗。
