New Orleans, Louisiana — Nerve transfer can help restore elbow function in patients with brachial plexus injuries, but some approaches are superior to others, researchers conclude from a new study.

Interpretation of clinical findings of BPI in newborns depends on knowledge of peripheral nervous system (PNS) structures and physiology. All nervous system structures originate from the embryonic ...

The brachial plexus is a rich network of nerves that originates in the upper spinal cord and extends to the upper extremities. It transmits sensory and motor impulses to each arm, hand, and shoulder.

Results highlight the effective use of nerve transfer in patients suffering from brachial plexus injuries for reconstruction of elbow flexion to help improve their quality of life. Researchers ...

Brachial palsy is a weakness or paralysis of the arm due to brachial plexus injury. The brachial plexus is a network of nerves near your neck that connect your spinal cord to your arms. These nerves ...

2.1 Brachial plexus injuries are typically caused by traction of the arm at birth and by road traffic accidents. They result in loss of sensation and movement in all or part of the arm and can be ...

The quality of life in patients who are suffering from brachial plexus injuries can be improved by the effective use of nerve transfer. The quality of life in patients who are suffering from brachial ...

The brachial plexus refers to a network of nerves that start out in the neck and move through the upper limbs. This covers the shoulders, arms, elbows, forearms, wrist as well as the hand. All five of ...

Brachial plexus injuries are typically caused by traction of the arm at birth and by road traffic accidents. They result in loss of sensation and movement in all or part of the arm and can be ...

Brachial plexus neuropathy (BPN) occurs when nerves in your upper shoulder area become damaged. This can cause severe pain in your shoulders or arms. BPN may also limit movement and cause decreased ...