Quadrilateral Space Syndrome

What is Quadrilateral Space Syndrome?

Quadrilateral space syndrome happens when the axillary nerve is compressed, or injured in the back of the shoulder. Sometimes the symptoms are caused by the compression of an artery in the same area. Quadrilateral space syndrome usually happens from overuse, especially with overhead sports like throwing and swimming.

Symptons of Quadrilateral Space Syndrome

• Vague shoulder pain
• Numbness or tingling in the arm
• Tenderness to pressure over the area

Causes of Quadrilateral Space Syndrome

• Reptitive overuse or stress
• Poor training techniques
• Band of extra fibers

Treatment for Quadrilateral Space Syndrome

• Rest
• Anti-Inflammatories Medication or Injection
• Physio-Therapy
• Surgery

SELF-DIAGNOSE CAN BRING MORE HARM THAN TREATING IT. IT IS GOOD TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE INJURY BUT DEFINITELY NOT TO THE POINT OF SELF-TREATMENT. IT WILL BE MUCH SAFER TO GET TREATED BY OUR DOCTOR FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT WITH ORTHOPAEDICS, YOU CAN CONTACT US, THE HOTLINE IS OPEN 24 HOURS. YOU MAY ALSO SEND US AN ENQUIRY FOR ANKLE PAIN, BACK PAIN, ELBOW PAIN, HAND PAIN, HIP PAIN, KNEE PAIN, SHOULDER PAIN OR FOR AN APPOINTMENT.