“Georgian Clinics” JSC

Brachial nerve plexus injury

The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that transmit signals from the spinal cord to the shoulder, hand, and wrist. A plexus injury occurs by stretching, compressing, or in severe cases, tearing the nerves from the spinal cord Military ligament injuries are common in contact sports such as American football and rugby. Occasionally, plexus injury occurs in newborns due to birth trauma Other conditions, such as inflammation or tumors, can also damage the brachial plexus The most severe cases of brachial plexus injuries are related to car accidents In such cases, there is a risk that the hand will remain paralyzed, with loss of function and sensitivity Surgery, such as nerve grafting, muscle grafting, sometimes helps a person regain hand function