The brachial plexus is a system of nerves that begins in the upper spinal cord. Learn more about injuries to this area, along with their symptoms and treatment.

REHABILITATION of the upper extremity in hemiplegie patients presents multiple problems. Superimposed musculoskeletal and neuromuscular complications may be obscured by the hemiplegia. Prompt recog ...

The brachial plexus refers to a network of nerves that start out in the neck and move through the upper limbs. This covers the shoulders, arms, elbows, forearms, wrist as well as the hand. All ...

Evidence-based recommendations on free-functioning gracilis transfer to restore upper limb function in brachial plexus injury in adults. This involves taking a piece of hamstring muscle and its nerve ...

The UAB Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship provides comprehensive training in hand, upper extremity, and nerve surgery during a one-year ACGME-accredited Hand Surgery Fellowship program. This is a ...

Brachial plexus injuries are injuries that affect the nerves supplying to the upper limb. The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that transmits signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm and ...

Brachial plexus palsy is weakness or paralysis in parts of the arm due to injury. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this condition today.

The nerve is derived from the upper trunk of the brachial plexus and passes down posteriorly to go through the notch, which is roofed over by a narrow fibrous band, the superior transverse ...

Methods We conducted a retrospective review of all patients who had presented to our obstetrical brachial plexus clinic with weakness of the upper extremity from July 1995 to September 2009. When ...

Find out what you need to know about your obturator nerve and its function. Learn the signs of injury and common conditions affecting it.

Virtual rehabilitation with a hybrid assistive limb device after nerve transfer in patients with brachial plexus injuries may accelerate elbow flexion and decrease rehabilitation time.

These nerves can be damaged by being stretched, compressed or torn from the spinal cord. The most severe brachial plexus injuries are often a result of road traffic accidents. Severe nerve damage can ...