Citation

Olivo R, Tsao B. Neurol. Clin. 2017; 35(3): 559-572.

Affiliation

Department of Neurology, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, 11175 Campus Street, Coleman Pavilion 11112, Loma Linda, CA 92354, USA. Electronic address: btsao@llu.edu.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.ncl.2017.03.010

PMID

28673416

Abstract

Sport-related peripheral nerve injuries (SRNIs) can occur in virtually any sport whether or not enjoyed by an amateur or in the career of a professional athlete. The diagnosis of SRNIs can be difficult, especially when trying to differentiate nerve injury from musculoskeletal pain. Clinicians should be able to recognize when a significant SRNI occurs and how to initiate a diagnostic and treatment pathway and referral to a specialist. This article reviews SRNIs and their specific sports, how to diagnose SRNIs, and how to select conservative or surgical management of these injuries.

Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Language: en

Keywords

Nerve injury; Peripheral nerve; Sports related