In the medical world, stinger , also called burner or nerve pinching injury , is a neurological injury suffered by athletes, mostly in high-contact sports. such as ice hockey, rugby, American football, and wrestling. Spinal injury is characterized by intense or stinging pain that radiates to one arm, followed by numbness and weakness. Many athletes in contact sports suffer from stinger, but they are often not reported to medical professionals.
Anyone who experiences significant trauma to the head or neck requires immediate medical evaluation for possible spinal injuries. In fact, it is safest to assume that trauma victims have spinal cord injuries until proven otherwise because:
- The time between injury and treatment can be important in determining the degree of complication and the amount of recovery
- Serious spine injury is not always clear. If not recognized, more severe injuries may occur
- Numbness or paralysis may occur immediately or appear gradually when bleeding or swelling occurs in or around the spinal cord
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Mechanism
Stinger is an injury caused by limiting the supply of nerves to the upper limb through the brachial plexus. The brachial plexus is formed by the anterior rope of the nerve at the level of the 5th cervix of the spinal cord to the nerves at the thoracic level of the spinal cord. The brachial plexus supplies the upper limb as well as some muscles in the neck and shoulders. Damage to the brachial plexus may occur when the nerve stretches too far from the head and neck; particularly the upper trunk of the lymph-plexus root at the 5th and 6th cervical levels-are particularly affected. The upper stem provides a section of the nerve to supply to the upper limb through the Musculocutaneous, Axillary, Radial and Median nerves. For this reason the sting does not affect both arms simultaneously, but perhaps both arms are injured. Recurrent nerve trauma may cause recurring sting, chronic pain, and muscle weakness, while recovery may take weeks to months in severe cases.
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Diagnosis and treatment
Stingers are best diagnosed by a medical professional. This person will assess the athlete's pain, various head and neck movements, numb arm, and muscle strength. Often, affected athletes are allowed to return to play in a short period of time, but persistent symptoms will result in removal. Athletes are also advised to receive routine evaluation until symptoms stop. If they are not after two weeks, or increased, additional tests such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be performed to detect more serious injuries, such as disc herniation.
The order of care applied depends on whether the athlete's main complaint is pain or weakness. Both can be treated with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, ice and heat treatments, movement restrictions, and if necessary, cervix or traction. Surgery is only required in the most severe cases.
Prevention
Stingers can be prevented by wearing protective devices, such as butterfly shields, designed to protect the head and neck from being forced into unnatural positions. This equipment is more feasible in a position where unlimited head and neck movements are not needed, such as an American football midfielder, rather than in a quarterback position, where the movement is inseparable. Regardless of the equipment, it is important to report even mild symptoms to an athletic trainer or team of doctors, and to allow for an appropriate recovery time.
References
External links
- Stinger's article on spine.org
- Burning article in WebMD
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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