Question 1

what does it mean to have brachial plexus palsy and peripheral nerve injury?

Accepted Answer

Nerve injury: The brachial plexus is the portion of the nerves in our upper extremities after they have branched off the spinal cord. They are located around the shoulder and armpit regions. These nerves then travel into the forearm and hand to allow us to feel objects and move our muscles. Injuries to the brachial plexus can results in weakness and numbness to the upper extremity.

Question 2

i have nerve damage in my arm and hands due to a car accident and a brachial plexus injury. my question is will my arm movement be limited later on?

Accepted Answer

For sometime : Your arm movement will be limited for sometime ,brachial plexus injury takes a year or two to resolve ,but you should be persistent with physical therapy

Question 3

what are the symptoms of brachial plexus nerve damage ?

Accepted Answer

It varies. : Symptoms can include severe pain, numbness, or weakness in the affected arm and shoulder. Make an appointment to see your physician if you're concerned.

Question 4

how is the brachial plexus nerves reconstructed after injury? is there a timeframe for them to be reconstructed?

Accepted Answer

Complex: Brachial plexus repair is complex. Repair earlier than 9-12 months is associated with better outcomes, if repair is possible.

Question 5

chronic whiplash injury and luq has malfunctioned.  brachial plexus triggers nerve  symptoms but nerves not injured. starting rehab. healing possible?

Accepted Answer

Get diagnosis first: Be efficient, and get answers as to why your injury did not fully heal.  Not uncommon is an injury to the brachial plexus from shoulder strap, with eventual scarring, called thoracic outlet syndrome.  Therapy does help, but is a specific approach, such as felderkreis work.  Both EMG and ultrasound studies could pin down precise mechanism.  If you have tos, about 85% success with conservative rx.

Question 6

could sharp pain between my shoulder blade and spine be attributed to my brachial plexus injury and suprascapular nerve compression.

Accepted Answer

NO.: As the brachial plexus comes from the cervical spine, while the area mentioned (between spine and scapula) is supplied by nerves from the thoracic spine.
One could have both lesions though.
See your spine specialist.
Good luck.

Question 7

confirmed first rib injury with brachial plexus involvement.  nerve root c5 and c6 injured at brachial plexus near first rib.  chances of healing?

Accepted Answer

Brachial plexus : Depends on the length of time since the injury and the extent of the injury.  If it involves the insulation of the nerves (myelin) recovery is 3 weeks to 3 months if no further injury.  If the wires themselves (axons) are injured it depends on how bad they are injured. Can take 6-12 months if not injured past point of ability to repair.

Question 8

first rib injury two years ago and undiagnosed until this week.  brachial plexus injury and sympathetic nerve involvement in face.  what treatment?

Accepted Answer

Difficult: But there are some medications that treat these types of nerve injuries like tegretol and Gabapentin and lyrica (pregabalin). Talk to your doctor.

Question 9

does lamictal also help with nerve pain? take 100 mg daily for seizures but also have nerve pain in hand/wrist related to old brachial plexus injury

Accepted Answer

No effect on pain: Lamictal in general should have no effect on nerve pain, but may help nocioceptive pain by stabilizing mood.

Question 10

how can i treat a brachial plexus injury?

Accepted Answer

Wait for healing: Most brachial plexus injuries from car or motorcycle crashes involve stretching the nerves. Although they are not usually completely torn apart, they can take a long time to heal. In some cases, they do not heal at all. You can see a neurologist, and nerve conduction studies can be performed to document recovery.

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I have nerve damage in my arm and hands due to a car accident and a brachial plexus injury. my question is will my arm movement be limited later on?

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What are the symptoms of brachial plexus nerve damage ?

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How is the brachial plexus nerves reconstructed after injury? is there a timeframe for them to be reconstructed?

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Chronic whiplash injury and luq has malfunctioned. brachial plexus triggers nerve symptoms but nerves not injured. starting rehab. healing possible?

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Could sharp pain between my shoulder blade and spine be attributed to my brachial plexus injury and suprascapular nerve compression.

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Confirmed first rib injury with brachial plexus involvement. nerve root c5 and c6 injured at brachial plexus near first rib. chances of healing?

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First rib injury two years ago and undiagnosed until this week. brachial plexus injury and sympathetic nerve involvement in face. what treatment?

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Does lamictal also help with nerve pain? take 100 mg daily for seizures but also have nerve pain in hand/wrist related to old brachial plexus injury

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How can i treat a brachial plexus injury?

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