treatment for brachial plexus injury
Brachial Plexus Injuries. The brachial plexus is a network of intertwined nerves that control movement and sensation in the arm and hand. A traumatic brachial plexus injury involves sudden damage to these nerves, and may cause weakness, loss of feeling, or loss of movement in the shoulder, arm, or hand. The brachial plexus begins at the neck and crosses the upper chest to the armpit. Injury to this network of nerves often occurs when the arm is forcibly pulled or stretched. Mild brachial plexus injuries may heal without treatment. More severe injuries may require surgery to regain function of the arm or hand.