Brachial Plexus Surgeries

Brachial plexus surgery is a complex microsurgery that can help restore movement and sensation in the arm, shoulder, and hand.

What is Branchial Plexus Surgeries?

Brachial Plexus Surgery refers to surgical procedures aimed at repairing or reconstructing injuries to the brachial plexus, a network of nerves originating from the spinal cord in the neck. These nerves control movement and sensation in the shoulder, arm, and hand. Damage to the brachial plexus can result from trauma, tumors, or inflammation.

The goal of surgery is to restore function, alleviate pain, or repair damaged nerves. Procedures may include nerve grafts, nerve transfers, or even muscle or tendon transfers in severe cases.

Symptoms

Patients may experience the following symptoms, depending on the severity and location of the injury:

1. Weakness or Paralysis

• Loss of strength or complete inability to move the shoulder, arm, or hand.

2. Loss of Sensation

• Numbness or inability to feel touch, temperature, or pain in the shoulder, arm, or hand.

3. Pain

• Severe, shooting, or burning pain in the shoulder, arm, or hand.

4. Tingling or Abnormal Sensations

• Pins-and-needles feeling in the arm or hand.

5. Muscle Atrophy

• Wasting or shrinking of muscles in the arm or hand over time due to lack of nerve signals.

6. Deformities

• Abnormal posture or appearance of the arm or hand caused by nerve dysfunction.