The brachial plexus contains sensory and motor nerves to the upper extremities, stemming from the cervical and thoracic spine (commonly C5–T1 roots).
The brachial plexus contains a co...
In neonates: obstetric history including birth weight, use of assistive devices, multiparity, perinatal difficulties, previous difficult deliveries, and so forth
Despite a prominent as...
Therapy is paramount in managing symptoms of plexopathy.
Goals include comfort, optimizing recovery, and assessing improvement.
Stretching exercises, splints to prevent contracture, joint tapi...
Borschel GH, Clarke HM. Obstetrical brachial plexus palsy. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2009;124(Suppl 1):144e–155e. [View Abstract on OvidInsights]
Chuang DC, Ma HS, Wei FC. A new eva...
206226005 brachial plexus palsy due to birth trauma (disorder)
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Q: My baby was diagnosed with a brachial plexus injury. What are the odds she will recover completely?
A: Most (roughly 80%) children recover completely. Stretched and inflamed nerves should recove...
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<bold>FIGURE 6.43. Formation of brachial plexus.</bold> This large nerve network extends from the neck to the upper limb via the cervico-axillary canal (bound by the clavicle, 1st rib, and superior scapula) to provide innervation to the upper limb and shoulder region. The brachial plexus is typically formed by the anterior rami of the C5–C8 nerves and the greater part of the anterior ramus of the T1 nerve (the <i>roots</i> of the brachial plexus). Observe the merging and c...
<bold>FIGURE 6.43. Formation of brachial plexus.</bold> This large nerve network extends from the neck to the upper limb via t...