Brachial Plexus Injury World Ortho

Description: The nerves which give sensation and control to the upper limb are all connected through the brachial plexus. Most brachial plexus injuries result in severe dysfunction of the arm and hand. In spite of advances in diagnosis and treatment, recovery in the majority of cases is still disappointing. The often catastrophic and permanent paralysis, numbness and pain can have a devastating effect on a patient’s ability to work and enjoy life. Optimum management of these injuries involves; accurate diagnosis, repair or grafting of nerves which may recover, secondary operative treatment to stabilise joints by tendon transfer or arthrodesis, late tendon transfers to improve power, intensive rehabilitation and pain management.