Parsonage-turner: Parsonage-Turner Syndrome is acute brachial neuritis or inflammation of the nerves that exit the spinal canal in the cervical spine (neck). The syndrome begins with severe pain in the shoulder and arm that progresses to weakness and numbness. The symptoms often begin after a upper respiratory infection or pulling on a heavy object. Men in their 40-60s are most affected.
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Brachial neuritis: Brachial neuritis is an inflammation in the nerves in your shoulder that control your arm and hand function. Depending on the severity of the inflammation the symptoms can be mild with only pain to the more severe where there can be weakness and numbness in the arm and hand.
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