PTS is a rare medical conditions usually referred as brachial neuritis . Lately , this condition has a higher incidence and it usually misdiagnosed as Cervical Radiculopathy.
The main specific symptom of this condition is sudden sharp shooting pain appears at night and awaken the patient form his sleep.
Upper arm muscles also develop significant weakness within the first 24 hours , besides shoulder blade pain and diaphragm involvement.
Other symptoms may include loss of sensation over shoulder , subluxation or dislocation of shoulder due to severe muscular weakness , shortness of breath due to diaphragm involvement.
Men are most susceptible to this condition than women.The definite cause of this condition isn't yet confirmed , but viral infections are the main probable cause as 25% of cases was reported after viral infection and 15% post vaccinations .
Other causes may include RA , Heroin use and shoulder trauma .
Diagnosis mainly depends on Electromyography measurements and treatment consists of NSAIDs , Neuropathic pain medication and comprehensive physiotherapy program
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