September 16, 2025MedicineOpen Access

Neurogenic pectoralis minor syndrome in the differential diagnosis of neck pain: A case series with diagnostic ultrasound-guided pectoralis minor muscle block

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KOKübra Neslihan Kurt Oktay FÖFeyza Ünlü Özkan İAİlknur Aktaş

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Case series reveals significant pain relief through ultrasound-guided block in patients with neck pain, suggesting this syndrome's presence should not be overlooked.

Key Points

Patients experienced rapid pain reduction and improved function following an ultrasound-guided pectoralis minor muscle block.
All five patients had persistent neck and upper extremity pain, often misdiagnosed as cervical radiculopathy.
Diagnostic ultrasound confirmed neurogenic pectoralis minor syndrome, leading to effective personalized rehabilitation strategies.
Sustained symptom relief was achieved through adherence to individualized rehabilitation, including physical therapy and ergonomic adjustments.

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Oktay et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d4539531b076d99fa593c2 https://doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000044387

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September 16, 2025MedicineOpen Access

Neurogenic pectoralis minor syndrome in the differential diagnosis of neck pain: A case series with diagnostic ultrasound-guided pectoralis minor muscle block

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KOKübra Neslihan Kurt Oktay FÖFeyza Ünlü Özkan İAİlknur Aktaş

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Overview

Case series reveals significant pain relief through ultrasound-guided block in patients with neck pain, suggesting this syndrome's presence should not be overlooked.

Key Points

Patients experienced rapid pain reduction and improved function following an ultrasound-guided pectoralis minor muscle block.
All five patients had persistent neck and upper extremity pain, often misdiagnosed as cervical radiculopathy.
Diagnostic ultrasound confirmed neurogenic pectoralis minor syndrome, leading to effective personalized rehabilitation strategies.
Sustained symptom relief was achieved through adherence to individualized rehabilitation, including physical therapy and ergonomic adjustments.

Cite This Study

Oktay et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d4539531b076d99fa593c2 https://doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000044387

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