Stinger/Burner Injury: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & When Athletes Can Return to Play

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A stinger or burner injury is a common transient brachial plexus neurapraxia seen in contact sports like football. It typically results from compression, traction, or a direct blow to the brachial plexus, affecting the C5-C6 nerve roots.

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