Christopher Burnett

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (Neurogenic)

Thoracic outlet syndrome is a very poorly understood and underappreciated diagnosis. This chapter will hopefully help clarify this nebulous diagnosis.

Dorsal root ganglion stimulator for avascular necrosis of the hip

Abstract Dorsal root ganglion stimulation is a fairly recent treatment that has emerged in chronic pain management, often used in cases involving patients with complex regional pain syndrome. We describe a 24-year-old woman with severe left hip pain secondary to avascular necrosis in whom multiple treatments failed, including oral analgesics and radiofrequency ablation. A dorsal root ganglion stimulator was implanted with significant pain relief.

Suprascapular Nerve Entrapment: Shoulder

The suprascapular nerve is an under-recognized cause of shoulder pain and dysfunction. A clinician who does not know of the suprascapular entrapment syndrome is unlikely to identify the nerve pathology. Repetitive movements, carrying heavy loads, and stretch injuries can cause injury to the suprascapular nerve.

Suprascapular Nerve Entrapment: Upper Extremity

The suprascapular nerve is an under-recognized cause of aching upper arm pain and weakness. A clinician who does not know of the suprascapular entrapment syndrome is unlikely to identify the nerve pathology. Repetitive movements, carrying heavy loads, and stretch injuries can cause injury to the suprascapular nerve.

Axillary Nerve Entrapment

The long course of the axillary nerve and its proximity to the shoulder joint make it vulnerable to injuries: athletic, traumatic, and iatrogenic. It can become entrapped in the quadrilateral space and generate symptoms of shoulder pain and weakness.

Femoral Nerve Entrapment

In this chapter, we will discuss the anatomy of the femoral nerve and surrounding structures. We also consider the signs, symptoms, and most common sites for femoral nerve entrapment and differential diagnoses. Diagnostic testing and contributing factors are also reviewed. Finally, treatment options are examined.