Brachial Plexus Injuries
Brachial Plexus Injuries What are brachial plexus injuries? Brachial plexus injuries are injuries in the network of nerves that provide sensitivity and control to the muscles of the shoulder, arm, forearm, hand, and fingers. These injuries are common in sports. Most disappear pretty quickly. What happens in brachial plexus injuries? The network of nerves of the brachial plexus begins with the nerve roots of the spinal cord in the neck and reaches the armpit. From there, the nerves branch out and continue along the arm, hand, and fingers. When a force increases the angle between the neck and shoulders, the nerves of the brachial plexus can stretch or tear. The lesion can also tear out the nerve roots of the brachial plexus of the spinal cord. Damaged nerves lose some sensitivity and make muscle movements weak. What are the signs and symptoms of a brachial plexus injury? Children with a brachial plexus injury may complain about the following: pain or electricity in the arm nu...