What muscles are affected with brachial plexus injury?
What is brachial plexus birth injury?
- Injuries to the upper brachial plexus (C5, C6) affect muscles of the shoulder and elbow.
- Injuries to the lower brachial plexus (C7, C8, and T1) can affect muscles of the forearm and hand.
What muscles do the brachial plexus innervate?
Nerve fibers from the anterior division of the brachial plexus are contained in the musculocutaneous, median, and ulnar nerves. These nerves innervate the anterior muscles of the upper arm, forearm, and intrinsic muscles.
What happens when the brachial plexus is damaged?
Brachial Plexus Rupture Ruptures can cause weakness in the shoulder, arm or hand and can even make certain muscles unusable. These injuries can also be associated with severe pain.
How do you know if you have nerve damage in your shoulder?
If you have AND, you may:
- feel numbness or tingling in the shoulder region.
- have weakness in the shoulders.
- have problems with normal physical activities, such as lifting your arms above your head.
- have difficulty lifting objects.
How do you treat brachial plexus pain?
Brachial plexus injuries can limit your range of motion and cause pain in your neck, shoulder, arm, wrist, or hand. Your doctor may recommend an over-the-counter pain medication for relief, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen. If necessary, a stronger pain medication may be prescribed for one or two weeks.
How long does it take for brachial plexus injury to heal?
The pain that ensues as a result of the injury can be controlled by pain medications. All in all, depending on the severity of the injury it may take up to a year or more for an individual to completely recover from a Brachial Plexus injury.
What do patients expect from brachial plexus surgery?
A: Surgery for a brachial plexus injury can range from 3 to 12 hours, depending on the complexity of the case. Patients can expect to restrict their activity for at least four weeks following surgery; therapy for the upper extremity may be necessary for several months , as nerves and muscles recover .
What are the different types of brachial plexus treatment?
There generally are two types of brachial plexus treatment: physical therapy and surgery. Physical therapy is one of the two main ways to treat brachial plexus injuries.
What to expect after a brachial plexus block?
What to expect after a brachial plexus block. You have had an injection of local anaesthetic around the nerves that supply movement and sensation to your arm. You can expect your arm and/or shoulder to: Be heavy and floppy Have pins and needles or numbness Feel warm. These effects may last from a few hours to a day.