Dejerine's Pain Point

Dejerine's pain point

Dejerine's pain point is a local zone of hyperalgesia in the area of ​​the tendon of the long head of the triceps brachii muscle. It was first described in 1872 by the French neurologist Joseph Dejerine and has been named after him ever since.

Dejerine's pain point most often occurs with tendinitis or tendovaginitis of the long head of the triceps brachii muscle. When pressure is applied to this area, severe pain occurs, which can radiate to the shoulder, forearm, and hand.

To diagnose Dejerine's pain point, palpation of this area is performed. With a positive Dejerine symptom, sharp pain occurs when pressed.

Physiotherapeutic procedures, massage, and acupuncture are used for treatment. If conservative therapy is ineffective, surgery may be required.