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Can a Brachial Plexus Injury Be Treated? Brachial plexus injury is a wide term that covers various conditions due to which the brachial plexus nerve network’s function is badly affected or impaired. It can affect both adults and children. Trauma is the major reason for most of these injuries. Given below are some of the common causes of brachial plexus injury: •
Blunt trauma
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High speed vehicular accidents
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Inflammatory processes
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Gunshot wounds
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Neuropathies
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Nerve compression
Muscle and bony reconstruction to restore active biceps function of left arm
Are You a Candidate for Reconstructive Surgery? To know whether you are a candidate for brachial plexus surgery, see whether you have the following symptoms: • •
Muscle weakness Loss of sensation
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Tingling or numbness Warmth, swelling or redness Finger, hand, arm or shoulder pain Soreness Abnormal sensation in the hand, arm or shoulder or tingling Paralysis of upper limb or muscles of the shoulder Avulsion pain
Brachial Plexus Injuries Benefit from Brachial Plexus Surgery With this surgery, the normal functioning of the shoulder, hands and arms can be restored. Estimating the rate of spontaneous recovery is very difficult because the spectrum of nerve injuries is very broad. The recovery from brachial plexus surgery would depend on the severity and the type of injury. Some treatments that the surgeon would recommend for brachial plexus injury are muscle transfer, nerve transfer and nerve grafting. These procedures can be easily undergone at reputable plastic surgery facilities. The treatment would be done as per the injury and condition. Patients, who are having Erb’s Palsy, would be provided the Erb’s palsy treatment. This is a disorder that results from nerve injury. Varying amounts of impairment are caused with this disorder. If the injury is not severe, healing would be fairly quick. The surgeon may recommend surgery for more extensive nerve damage. The patients may benefit from brachial plexus treatment if nerve compression is the main cause of the symptoms.
Find a Reliable Plastic Surgeon for the Treatment Professional surgeons would perform reconstructive surgery for brachial plexus injury. The outcome of brachial plexus surgery would depend a great deal on the plastic surgeon chosen. You should ensure that a reputable surgeon providing services at an AAAASF accredited and established plastic surgery center is chosen. You should feel comfortable with the surgeon and be able to discuss all your concerns. During your consultation, the surgeon would discuss all the available treatment options and suggest the treatment method that is most effective in your case.
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