Question 1

baby has brachial plexus injury. why?

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Most likely from: Delivery method some time the brachial plexus injury happened from traction on certain part of body in process of delivering the baby.
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Question 2

what is a brachial plexus injury like?

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Arm paralysis.: Brachial plexus injuries (usually congenital) are serious morbid conditions resulting from trauma on the nerves travelling from the neck to the arm. They cause permanent paralysis of the affected arm. Physical therapy can help. Fortunately, this complication occurs very rarely even in cases of shoulder dystocia; its overall incidence is 0.04 to 0.2% of live births.

Question 3

what are the tests for brachial plexus injury?

Accepted Answer

EMG/NCS: Electromyography combined with a nerve conduction study is the standard of care test for a brachial plexus injury. However, the test may not abnormal unless the injury occurred 2-3 weeks or more prior to the test. An MRI can detect more severe brachial plexus injuries. Of course, no test is a substitute for a good history and physical exam.

Question 4

describe the features of a brachial plexus injury.?

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Brachial plexus: Mostly relates to baby inability to grasp and holds objects. It is rarely permanent  and could relate to trauma during negotiation of birth canal. Rarely is associated with obstetrical maneuvers. There is more and more scientific data suggesting that this injuries occur while in the birth canal.

Question 5

how to increase healing for brachial plexus injury?

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Let explain: To increase the healing of the brachial plexus injury, first you diagnose it early and treat accordingly, from splinting to major surgery, this way you assure the healing. Some of the injury will recover even if you do that, this way you maximize the healing potential.

Question 6

can a brachial plexus injury also affect your breathing?

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Yes: The vast majority of cases of brachial plexus injury are not associated with breathing problems. However, in some cases the extent of nerve damage reaches higher cervical roots. If the 4th cervical root is involved, there may be damage to the phrenic nerve, which controls movement of the diaphragm. In these cases, there may be some breathing difficulty on the associated side.

Question 7

hi doctors, was just wondering what is a brachial plexus injury?

Accepted Answer

Brachial plexus: Injury to the nerves that come out of the spine &amp; go to the shoulder, arm, elbow, wrist &amp; hand.

Question 8

what is the best imaging technique to show if my baby has a brachial plexus injury?

Accepted Answer

No imaging required: In general, radiographic imaging is not required to make the diagnosis of a brachial plexus injury. Plain x-rays, and even ct scans are unlikely to show the injury, which is often too small to discern by these techniques. If imaging is indicated, it is to rule out other injuries, such as a broken bone or a paralyzed diaphragm.

Question 9

how much time does a brachial plexus injury need a time for recovery after having a surgery?

Accepted Answer

Brachial plexus inju: The recovery is really based on what was done at surgery. If the surgery was neurolysis then the time is 3-6 months. If a graft was placed in the repair these take much longer, up to a year postop

Question 10

diagnosed with a bilateral brachial plexus injury. recommended course for surgery, one side then other ? or both together. total cost of surgery?

Accepted Answer

1 at a time: Would recommend one at a time since this will be high risk surgery from a neurological standpoint. You can openly ask financial questions at the office/ the financial department should give you a clear estimate of the cost.

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