Entrapment syndromes in musicians

Author(s): Weber, M., Schaller, P.

Journal/Book: Nervenheilkunde. 1994; 13: P O Box 10 45 45, Lenzhalde 3, D-70040 Stuttgart, Germany. F K Schattauer Verlag GmbH. 155-159.

Abstract: In this article entrapment syndromes of peripheral nerves are discussed which occur in instrumentalists. There exists no specific susceptibility of musicians to peripheral nerve lesions. They are, however, very sensitive to symptoms caused by entrapment neuropathies. In pianists the right arm is more often affected and in violinists the left. Some typical syndromes are described such as the carpal tunnel syndrome, anterior and posterior interosseus syndrome, as well as ulnar neuropathies. The symptoms of peripheral nerve entrapment can interfere with playing the instrument in such a way that musicians have to give up their career.

Note: Review D Claus, Univ Erlangen Nurnberg, Neurol Klin, Schwabachanlage 6, D-91054 Erlangen, Germany

Keyword(s): Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Ulnar Neuropathies; Vibration Syndrome; Organists Disease; INSTRUMENTAL MUSICIANS; NERVE; DISORDERS; ARM

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