What is a Brachial Plexus Injury?

Referred to as the "electrical power grid of the upper extremity," the brachial plexus is where the nerves create the peripheral nerves of the hand and nerve. Injury to the area can result in the loss of multiple functions in the affected area. Learn more from Dr. Scott Wolfe (Orthopedic Surgeon & Director), Dr. Joseph Feinberg (Physiatrist & Co-Medical Director) & Dr. Steve Lee (Orthopedic Surgeon & Director of Research) as they discuss what a brachial plexus injury is as well as the treatment process.

[michaelbodine]

With ANY nerve damage; human body can take years to regain full ctrl and function of motion range and synapse reaction.

[bridgersmith]

I’ve been diagnosed with Brachial Neuritis, the onset of the pain was slow and steady, at first manageable then 5 weeks later shot up to a 10 out of 10. Is this the normal progression? Is it possible I aggravated it to have the sudden jump in pain? I’m past the pain now, I have numb deltoid that I can’t move. It’s now 8 weeks after the first pain started on my right side and now the left side is in a similar pain, the same as when the right side started to hurt? Any thoughts?

[grandpaspoopbag]

I got into an atv accident year ago, my left arm got severely damaged, I couldn’t feel my left arm at all it’s been a year and all I can do is just move my arm with my arm barely

[brooksfun]

There's a small collection of fluid in my brachial plexus could it be okay?

[thealmightyoragutan]

Can a brachial plexus injury prohibit brachialis growth?

[countsmyth]

I got a brachial plexus injury from a clavicle plate inserted for an ac dislocation. My arm lost all function after surgery, It returned after 6 weeks. Nerves can recover!

[Innocent_varsha]

Hlo sir my right hand damage in accident brechial artery damage so plz help me

[utfsbtf]

Sir,
Please reply
Whose doctor operate brachial plexus injury.

[danieladassisi]

I have brachial plexus injury since birth on my left arm. I can touch my back, touch my stomach with w flat hand, or put my hand on my hip

[dropdead]

i got this from a birth injury, nothing i can do about it...

[EmmettLBrown]

I have brachial plexus injury since I was born the doctor pulled me up on my left arm because he couldn't get me out and he damaged my left arm my whole life I have suffered with this and not one doctor not one surgeon wanted to help me and I have to live the rest of my life like this. Nobody understands what it's like to have such an injury and it's in my left arm and it's weaker than my right arm and I'm trying to strengthen it but not doing too well with that.

[AlbertMyBru]

What exercises can I do to strengthen my shoulder? This happened to me and my left arm is still quite weak.

[KrautCat]

I had a brachial plexus injury in my left shoulder over 11 years ago from High School football and I still don't have full range of motion or full strength of my left shoulder. I also get a shooting pain, almost like a cramp in my left bicep right on the peak of the bicep muscle whenever I over exert my left shoulder. Is this normal or should I look into surgery? Thank you.

[the]

Is there anything I can do about it if its a birth injury? I haven't been able to properly straighten my right arm for 16 years and my right arm is considerably weaker than my left arm.

[ziggyc]

I think I got this from doing 125 push ups 3 days ago it sucks and hadn't done any lifting or workouts for over 6 months....I didn't stretch either and I am 46 not 25 anymore.

[Sophiabroadaway]

My hand is messed up from a car accident. I have a breakup plexus injury. I can move my arm fully just like I used to, but my injury is in my hand. it doesn’t open or close all the way and I have no grip this happened April 1, 2023 has changed my whole life

[karoo]

Hello. I have Brachial Plexus Injury at birth of my right hand, I can not lift it up or behind. Is there a Therapy ? Thank you so much

[Alex-hroi]

when i was born i couldn’t breath so the doctor had to pull me out, and my arm wouldn’t move at all, i had a 6-7% chance of being able to move my arm, but i did physical therapy up until i was 2 and hear i am i only have abt 86-87% range of my arm

[Slemani.]

Please doctor help me I have been suffering from brachial plexus for two years is there any treatment?Please answer?😞😞

[jessie.p]

my friend got into an accident he claims to have this how can he know for sure? or better how can he get fixed 😀