Brachial neuritis, also called neuralgic amyotrophy or Parsonage-Turner syndrome, is a neuromuscular syndrome involving the peripheral nerves. The condition is not well understood and is often misdiagnosed. Though brachial neuritis is considered an inflammatory process, the precise underlying etiology remains unclear, with immune-mediated, mechanical, and genetic factors associated with the condition. The primary characteristic symptoms of brachial neuritis are sudden unilateral or bilateral pain in the shoulder girdle, followed by the onset of muscle weakness. Sensory deficits may also be noted in some patients. Typically, the symptoms radiate to the neck, arms, and forearms and may last from a few days to an average of 4 weeks.Clinicians may have difficulty diagnosing brachial neuritis due to the condition’s multifocal symptoms, various presentations, and the delayed manifestation of pathophysiologic changes on testing. To avoid misdiagnosis, clinicians must be familiar with the clinical course of brachial neuritis and be able to differentiate it from similar conditions, as an inaccurate diagnosis can lead to unnecessary surgery and increased complications. This activity for healthcare professionals aims to enhance learners’ competence in recognizing brachial neuritis, excluding differential diagnoses, selecting appropriate diagnostic tests, managing the acute and chronic phases of the condition, and fostering effective interprofessional teamwork to improve outcomes.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/18494
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
Nursing: 1.5 hours
Pharmacy: 1.5 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABOS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABOS)
ABPATH - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABIM - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Pathology, Complex General Surgical Oncology, General Orthopaedics, General Pediatrics, Hematology, Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Molecular Genetic Pathology, Neuropathology (incl. Neuromuscular), Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Pain Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Pediatric Neurology, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Pediatric Rheumatology, Regional Anesthesia/Acute Pain, Rheumatology, Shoulder and Elbow, Soft Tissue & Bone, Sports Medicine, Surgery of the Hand, Trauma