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Overview

The brachial plexus is the network of nerves that sends signals from the spinal cord to your shoulder, hand and arm. A brachial plexus injury happens when these groups of nerves are compressed, outstretched or ripped apart or torn away from the spinal cord. Minor brachial plexus injuries, known as stingers and burners, are common and can be completely recovered in some weeks. Whereas other injuries are severe enough and could cause endless disability in the arm. Various surgical operations such as nerve transfers, nerve grafts or muscle transfers can help restore function.

Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of a brachial plexus injury can vary, depending on the extremity and location of your injury. Some of the general signs and symptoms of this injury are: Numbness and weakness in your arm Severe pain A limp or paralysed arm A complete lack of movement or inability to use certain muscles in your arm, hand or shoulderDFDAFF


Causes

Most of the feasible causes of this injury include: Birth defects Inflammation Pressure from tumors Contact sports Radiation treatment


Diagnosis

Ythe doctor will review your symptoms and conduct a physical examination to diagnose your condition. To help diagnose the extent and severity of brachial plexus injury, ythe doctor may order you to perform some tests. Electromyography (EMG) Nerve conduction studies Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) Angiogram Computerized tomography (CT) scan


Treatments

Nerve graft Nerve transfer Muscle transfer


Prevention

The disease can be prevented by: Safe driving Daily range of motion exercise Eat balanced diet


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