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A brachial plexus injury is a condition characterized by injury or damage to the brachial plexus, a network of nerves that emerges from the spinal cord in the neck region. The brachial plexus enables the movement of the muscles in the arms and shoulders and sensation in the overlying skin.
Brachial plexus injuries are mainly caused by the compression or stretching of the brachial plexus nerves. Some of the more common causative factors include:
Your doctor will review your medical history and symptoms, and perform a physical examination of your arms and shoulder to assess function and sensation. Some common tests that may be ordered to confirm a diagnosis include the following:
Treatment for a brachial plexus injury is based on the severity of the condition. Nonsurgical treatments include:
If non-conservative treatment methods are unsuccessful, your doctor may recommend surgery to be performed within six months after the injury, as this improves the likelihood of a positive outcome. The various surgical procedures include:
