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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

The brachial plexus is a network of nerves coming from the neck and supplying muscles in the arm. Damage to these nerves can cause muscle paralysis, which stops the arm working properly. In this ...

Researchers compared postoperative functional outcomes and rehabilitation performance between patients with brachial plexus injuries who underwent intercostal nerve to musculocutaneous nerve ...

Nerve Transfers for the Upper Extremity: New Horizons in Nerve Reconstruction. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons , 2012; 20 (8): 506 DOI: 10.5435/JAAOS-20-08-506 Cite This Page : ...

Background: Peripheral nerve palsies of the upper extremities presenting at birth can be distressing for families and care providers. It is therefore important to be able to identify patients whose ...

The obturator nerve begins in the lumbar plexus, a complex network of neural fibers located in your lower spine. It travels down through your pelvis and into your upper thigh, where it splits into ...

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 ...