Brachial Plexus Injury
A brachial plexus injury typically stem from sudden damage or trauma to the network of nerves that branch off from spinal cord in the neck and extend down into shoulder, arm and hand.
- Minor brachial plexus injuries often recover very well. Almost 90%–100% of the normal function of arms can be recovered.
- In more severe brachial plexus injuries, surgery is often necessary to restore function.
Brachial Plexus Injury
A brachial plexus injury typically stem from sudden damage or trauma to the network of nerves that branch off from spinal cord in the neck and extend down into shoulder, arm and hand.
Brachial Plexus is composed of four cervical nerve roots and the first thoracic nerve root (C5, C6, C7, C8, T1). These roots combine to form three trunks. C5-C6 form the upper trunk, C7 continues as the middle trunk and C8-T1 form the lower trunk.
Symptoms:
- Severe pain on the neck and shoulder
- A feeling like an electric shock or a burning sensation shooting down the arm
- Numbness and weakness in the arm
- Weakness to use certain muscles in shoulder, arm or hand
- Complete inability movement and lack of feeling in the shoulder and hand
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