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    Brachial plexus neurapraxia, commonly called a "burner", is a cervical injury that occurs when there is lateral flexion and depression of the neck and shoulder. It causes sharp burning pain that radiates from the neck down the arm. After an injury, the athlete may experience numbness, tingling, and weakness temporarily. Protective equipment like a neck roll is recommended when returning to play to prevent reinjury. A strengthening program can also help prevent future burners.

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    Brachial plexus neurapraxia, commonly called a "burner", is a cervical injury that occurs when there is lateral flexion and depression of the neck and shoulder. It causes sharp burning pain that radiates from the neck down the arm. After an injury, the athlete may experience numbness, tingling, and weakness temporarily. Protective equipment like a neck roll is recommended when returning to play to prevent reinjury. A strengthening program can also help prevent future burners.

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    Brachial plexus neurapraxia, commonly called a "burner", is a cervical injury that occurs when there is lateral flexion and depression of the neck and shoulder. It causes sharp burning pain that radiates from the neck down the arm. After an injury, the athlete may experience numbness, tingling, and weakness temporarily. Protective equipment like a neck roll is recommended when returning to play to prevent reinjury. A strengthening program can also help prevent future burners.

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    Brachial plexus neurapraxia, commonly called a "burner", is a cervical injury that occurs when there is lateral flexion and depression of the neck and shoulder. It causes sharp burning pain that radiates from the neck down the arm. After an injury, the athlete may experience numbness, tingling, and weakness temporarily. Protective equipment like a neck roll is recommended when returning to play to prevent reinjury. A strengthening program can also help prevent future burners.

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    INFORMATION FOR ATHLETES AND COACHES

    Brachial Plexus Neurapraxia


    Other tests may be necessary to rule out
    a cervical injury.
    Management and treatment
    Athletes whose numbness and tingling
    completely disappears, demonstrate
    full muscle strength of the shoulder
    and upper extremity (abduction, elbow
    flexion, external rotation and internal
    rotation) and have full pain-free
    cervical range of motion may return to
    their sport.
    When returning to play, protective
    equipment such as a cowboy collar or
    a neck roll is recommended. This is to
    prevent extreme hyperextension and
    lateral bending of the cervical spine.
    A good neck and shoulder muscle-
    strengthening program will aid in the
    Brachial Plexus Neurapraxia, often Signs and symptoms prevention of further “burners.”
    call a “Burner,” is one of the more After an impact involving the head, References
    common cervical injuries. Burners are neck and/or shoulder, the athlete DeLee, Jeesse C. MD, Drez, David Jr. MD,
    common in athletes who play contact experiences a sharp burning pain on Miller, Mark D. MD. Orthopaedic Sports
    sports. After an injury involving lateral the involved side. The burning pain Medicine. Volume One 2003; 797 – 800.
    flexion of the neck and depression of may radiate into the shoulder and Griffin, Letha Y. MD, PhD, American
    the shoulder, the athlete often feels down the arm to the hand. There Orhtopaedic Society for Sports Medicine,
    sharp burning pain in the neck on Orthopaedic Knowledge Update Sports
    may also be associated numbness or Medicine. 1994; 174.
    the involved side. This pain is caused tingling and weakness on the involved
    by traction to the brachial plexus or side, which can last several seconds to
    compression of the cervical nerve roots. several minutes.
    Prolonged numbness or tingling and
    weakness may be found in a small
    number of athletes who present with
    a burner. These athletes should be
    discouraged from returning to full
    participation until a clinical exam Kendra Trilling,
    reveals a complete return of strength. Licensed Athletic Trainer
    SM13530-0907P

    At UW Health patients may have advanced diagnostic and/or treatment options, or may receive educational materials that vary from this information. Please be aware that this information is not intended to replace the
    care or advice given by your physician or health care provider. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional advice. Call your health care provider immediately if you think you may have a medical
    emergency. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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