An Overuse Injury Leading to Pronator Teres Syndrome: A Case Report
Pronator teres syndrome (PTS) is a rare cause of compressive median nerve neuropathy in the proximal forearm, which often results from overuse. We present the case of a 25-year-old man who developed PTS due to work-related repetitive stress. Initially diagnosed with bursitis and carpal tunnel syndro...
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| description | Pronator teres syndrome (PTS) is a rare cause of compressive median nerve neuropathy in the proximal forearm, which often results from overuse. We present the case of a 25-year-old man who developed PTS due to work-related repetitive stress. Initially diagnosed with bursitis and carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), investigation with electromyography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) confirmed PTS. Management with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), rest, and physical therapy led to significant symptom improvement. Our case highlights the importance of distinguishing PTS from other median nerve entrapment syndromes and emphasizes the utility of clinical and diagnostic evaluation in managing nerve compression. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-3e8a7f89b6d24e0b9000f15c9543dbab2025-08-20T02:14:28ZengAmerican College of PhysiciansAnnals of Internal Medicine: Clinical Cases2767-76642025-05-014510.7326/aimcc.2024.1131An Overuse Injury Leading to Pronator Teres Syndrome: A Case ReportJoel DeJonge0Sachin Singh1Denise Mourad2Lodewijk van Holsbeeck3Ihsan Al-Sabbagh41Central Michigan University College of Medicine, Saginaw, Michigan1Central Michigan University College of Medicine, Saginaw, Michigan1Central Michigan University College of Medicine, Saginaw, Michigan1Central Michigan University College of Medicine, Saginaw, Michigan2Diagnostic and Therapeutic Imaging, Saginaw, MichiganPronator teres syndrome (PTS) is a rare cause of compressive median nerve neuropathy in the proximal forearm, which often results from overuse. We present the case of a 25-year-old man who developed PTS due to work-related repetitive stress. Initially diagnosed with bursitis and carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), investigation with electromyography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) confirmed PTS. Management with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), rest, and physical therapy led to significant symptom improvement. Our case highlights the importance of distinguishing PTS from other median nerve entrapment syndromes and emphasizes the utility of clinical and diagnostic evaluation in managing nerve compression.https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/aimcc.2024.1131 |
| spellingShingle | Joel DeJonge Sachin Singh Denise Mourad Lodewijk van Holsbeeck Ihsan Al-Sabbagh An Overuse Injury Leading to Pronator Teres Syndrome: A Case Report Annals of Internal Medicine: Clinical Cases |
| title | An Overuse Injury Leading to Pronator Teres Syndrome: A Case Report |
| title_full | An Overuse Injury Leading to Pronator Teres Syndrome: A Case Report |
| title_fullStr | An Overuse Injury Leading to Pronator Teres Syndrome: A Case Report |
| title_full_unstemmed | An Overuse Injury Leading to Pronator Teres Syndrome: A Case Report |
| title_short | An Overuse Injury Leading to Pronator Teres Syndrome: A Case Report |
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| url | https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/aimcc.2024.1131 |
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