Brachial Plexus Injuries

<p>The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that sends signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm, and hand. Damage to the brachial plexus can cause symptoms such as:</p><ul> <li>A limp or paralyzed arm</li> <li>Lack of muscle control in the arm, hand, or wrist</li> <li>Lack of feeling or sensation in the arm or hand</li> </ul> <p>Brachial plexus injuries can happen because of shoulder trauma, tumors, or inflammation. Sometimes they happen <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/childbirthproblems.html">during childbirth</a> when a baby's shoulders become stuck during delivery and the nerves stretch or tear.</p> <p>Some brachial plexus injuries may heal without treatment. Many children who are injured during birth improve or recover by 3 to 4 months of age. Treatment includes physical therapy and, in some cases, surgery.</p> <p>NIH: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke</p>

http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0161446

C0161446

01/07/2013

The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that sends signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm, and hand. Damage to the brachial plexus can cause symptoms such as:

• A limp or paralyzed arm
• Lack of muscle control in the arm, hand, or wrist
• Lack of feeling or sensation in the arm or hand

Brachial plexus injuries can happen because of shoulder trauma, tumors, or inflammation. Sometimes they happen during childbirth when a baby's shoulders become stuck during delivery and the nerves stretch or tear.

Some brachial plexus injuries may heal without treatment. Many children who are injured during birth improve or recover by 3 to 4 months of age. Treatment includes physical therapy and, in some cases, surgery.

NIH: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

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National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke http://www.ninds.nih.gov/

C0161446

Brachial Plexus Injuries

http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C1456701

http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C4721453

Brachial plexus injuries occur due to shoulder trauma, tumors, or inflammation. Some injuries heal without treatment, others need PT or surgery.https://medlineplus.gov/brachialplexusinjuries.html

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http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C2362500

http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0043251