The "stinger" injury is (pick one):
A. traction or compression of the
brachial plexus
B. results in bilateral arm weakness and paresthesias
C. generally resolves in 6-8 hours
D. precludes return to participation in the same contest
Scott E Rand, MD FAAFP CAQSM
Director, Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship
Co Director of Sports Medicine, Houston Methodist Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Willowbrook
Assistant Professor of Clinical Family Medicine Houston Methodist Academic Institute
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Texas A&M University
Assistant Professor of Family Medicine in Clinical Medicine Weill Cornell Medical College.
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Houston, TX 77070