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Traumatic Neuropathy of the Trigeminal Nerve in a College Trumpet Player: A Case Report
Author(s) -
Stanek Jeremy Lee,
Komes Kevin Donserm
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
pmandr
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.617
H-Index - 66
eISSN - 1934-1563
pISSN - 1934-1482
DOI - 10.1016/j.pmrj.2017.07.003
Subject(s) - medicine , mouthpiece , upper lip , tone (literature) , regimen , surgery , dentistry , anatomy , art , literature
A 20‐year‐old college trumpet player presented with a 3‐month history of upper lip numbness and worsening playing ability after a marching band performance. Examination demonstrated anesthesia of the upper lip that followed the borders of the trumpet mouthpiece. While playing, the patient had poor range and an airy tone quality. A prescription of complete embouchure rest for 6 weeks and a tailored return to play regimen resulted in resolution of upper lip numbness and improved trumpet playing. Neuropathy of the lip in a brass player is uncommon but highlights the uniqueness of injuries that may be sustained by performing artists. Level of Evidence V