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<journal-meta>
<journal-id>2183-8453</journal-id>
<journal-title><![CDATA[Revista Portuguesa de Saúde Ocupacional online]]></journal-title>
<abbrev-journal-title><![CDATA[RPSO]]></abbrev-journal-title>
<issn>2183-8453</issn>
<publisher>
<publisher-name><![CDATA[Ajeogene Serviços Médicos Lda]]></publisher-name>
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<article-id>S2183-84532025000100714</article-id>
<article-id pub-id-type="doi">10.31252/rpso.28.06.2015</article-id>
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<article-title xml:lang="pt"><![CDATA[UM PUNHO PENDENTE - A PROPÓSITO DA PARALISIA DE SÁBADO À NOITE]]></article-title>
<article-title xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[A DANGLING FIST - A CASE REGARDING A SATURDAY NIGHT PALSY]]></article-title>
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<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Eiras]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[G]]></given-names>
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<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Roque]]></surname>
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<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Couto]]></surname>
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<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Ribeiro]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[I]]></given-names>
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<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Oliveira]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[C]]></given-names>
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<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Oliveira]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[M]]></given-names>
</name>
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<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Rodrigues]]></surname>
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<aff id="Af1">
<institution><![CDATA[,ULS Serviço de Saúde Ocupacional EDV]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[ ]]></addr-line>
<country>Portugal</country>
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<institution><![CDATA[,alexandra.roque@ulsedv.min-saude.pt  ]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[ ]]></addr-line>
<country>Portugal</country>
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<aff id="Af3">
<institution><![CDATA[,carlac.couto@ulsedv.min-saude.pt  ]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[ ]]></addr-line>
<country>Portugal</country>
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<aff id="Af4">
<institution><![CDATA[,ines.ribeiro@ulsedv.min-saude.pt  ]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[ ]]></addr-line>
<country>Portugal</country>
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<aff id="Af5">
<institution><![CDATA[,catarina.t.oliveira@ulsedv.min-saude.pt  ]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[ ]]></addr-line>
<country>Portugal</country>
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<aff id="Af6">
<institution><![CDATA[,margarida.oliveira@ulsedv.min-saude.pt  ]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[ ]]></addr-line>
<country>Portugal</country>
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<aff id="Af7">
<institution><![CDATA[,andrea.t.rodrigues@ulsedv.min-saude.pt  ]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[ ]]></addr-line>
<country>Portugal</country>
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<pub-date pub-type="pub">
<day>00</day>
<month>01</month>
<year>2025</year>
</pub-date>
<pub-date pub-type="epub">
<day>00</day>
<month>01</month>
<year>2025</year>
</pub-date>
<volume>19</volume>
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<copyright-year/>
<self-uri xlink:href="http://scielo.pt/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&amp;pid=S2183-84532025000100714&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><self-uri xlink:href="http://scielo.pt/scielo.php?script=sci_abstract&amp;pid=S2183-84532025000100714&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><self-uri xlink:href="http://scielo.pt/scielo.php?script=sci_pdf&amp;pid=S2183-84532025000100714&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><abstract abstract-type="short" xml:lang="pt"><p><![CDATA[RESUMO  Introdução: A 'Paralisia de sábado à noite', também conhecida como &#8220;paralisia dos amantes&#8221;; trata-se de uma neuropatia do nervo radial, causada pela compressão prolongada e direta na região medial superior do braço, resultando na lesão do nervo radial. Com este caso pretende-se analisar a paralisia de sábado à noite como uma condição não ocupacional, explorando as suas causas, e implicações para a capacidade laboral e estratégias de prevenção.  Caso Clínico: Neste caso clínico descreve-se um motorista de pesados de passageiros, de 44 anos, observado em consulta de doentes agudos na Unidade de Fisiatria, após acordar com incapacidade de extensão do punho direito.  Discussão/Conclusão: A paralisia de sábado à noite pode afetar diretamente a capacidade de um trabalhador para desempenhar as suas funções, principalmente em atividades que exigem o uso intensivo dos membros superiores, como em setores dos transportes, da indústria, serviços de saúde ou até trabalho de escritório. O tratamento pode ser cirúrgico ou conservador, sendo o tratamento não cirúrgico a abordagem gold-standart. Em termos de prognóstico, a recuperação depende da extensão da lesão, que é determinada pela intensidade e duração da compressão. Desta forma, com este caso pretende-se aumentar a consciencialização sobre esta patologia, a importância da ergonomia e de práticas de trabalho adequadas, assim como, das pausas e do repouso, com o objetivo de garantir o bem-estar dos trabalhadores.]]></p></abstract>
<abstract abstract-type="short" xml:lang="en"><p><![CDATA[ABSTRACT  Introduction: &#8216;Saturday Night Paralysis&#8217;, also known as &#8220;lovers paralysis&#8221; is a neuropathy of the radial nerve, caused by prolonged and direct compression in the upper medial region of the arm, resulting in damage to the radial nerve. With this case we intend to analyze Saturday night paralysis as a non-occupational condition, exploring its causes, and implications for work capacity and prevention strategies.  Case Report: This clinical case describes a 44-year-old truck driver who was seen in an acute care consultation at the Physiatrist Unit, after waking up with an inability to extend his right wrist.  Discussion/Conclusions: Saturday night paralysis can directly affect a worker's ability to perform their duties, especially in activities that require intensive use of the upper limbs, such as in transport, industry, health services or even office work. Treatment can be surgical or conservative, with non-surgical treatment being the gold-standard approach. In terms of prognosis, recovery depends on the extent of the injury, which is determined by the intensity and duration of compression. Therefore, this case aims to raise awareness about this pathology, the importance of ergonomics and appropriate work practices, as well as breaks and rest, with the aim of ensuring the well-being of workers.]]></p></abstract>
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<kwd lng="pt"><![CDATA[Paralisia de Sábado à noite]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="pt"><![CDATA[Medicina do Trabalho]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="pt"><![CDATA[Segurança no Trabalho]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[Saturday Night Palsy]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[Occupational medicine]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[Occupational safety]]></kwd>
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