Brachioradialis Syndrome: An Atypical Overuse Injury Presenting to the Emergency Department

Brachioradialis syndrome is an uncommon overuse injury that can manifest as diffuse forearm pain, particularly in individuals exposed to repetitive upper limb strain. We describe the case of a 28-year-old Information Technology (IT) male professional who presented to the Emergency Department (ED) of a tertiary care hospital in Mumbai, with sudden-onset bilateral forearm pain and muscle weakness following prolonged use of a laptop device. A thorough clinical assessment, along with imaging and neurophysiological investigations, helped exclude more frequent causes such as cervical radiculopathy, peripheral neuropathy, and primary muscle disorders. The patient improved with conservative treatment, including oral analgesics and ergonomic modifications. Our case underscores the need to consider occupational and postural factors in patients with atypical musculoskeletal complaints.