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Brachial Plexus Injuries
Expert diagnosis and advanced treatment pathways for brachial plexus injuries, prioritized for your recovery.
CONSULT A SPECIALISTBrachial Plexus Injuries
Understanding Brachial Plexus Injuries
Brachial plexus injuries involve damage to the network of nerves controlling the shoulder, arm, and hand. These injuries can occur due to trauma, birth injury, or stretching of nerves and may cause weakness, paralysis, or sensory loss.
Introduction
Brachial plexus injuries involve damage to the network of nerves controlling the shoulder, arm, and hand. These injuries can occur due to trauma, birth injury, or stretching of nerves and may cause weakness, paralysis, or sensory loss.
Common Symptoms
- Weakness or paralysis of the arm
- Loss of sensation in the shoulder or hand
- Burning or shooting pain
- Reduced arm movement and grip strength
- Muscle wasting in severe cases
Treatment Options
- MRI and nerve conduction studies
- Physiotherapy and rehabilitation exercises
- Pain management and splinting
- Nerve repair or graft surgery
- Tendon transfer or reconstructive procedures
Recovery & Outlook
Mild injuries may recover spontaneously, while severe nerve damage may require surgery and prolonged rehabilitation for functional improvement.
