Injuries to the brachial plexus

• Injuries to the brachial plexus:

  • Usually result from trauma
  • Require careful history taking and examination
  • Devastating for upper limb function
  • Require many months of rehabilitation

  
• Injuries to the brachial plexus:

  • Spinal cord injuries in the neck and pulling injuries -> can injure the roots of the brachial plexus
• Injuries to the brachial plexus:

  • Severe trauma to the first rib -> can injure the trunks
• Injuries to the brachial plexus:

  • Dislocation of the glenohumeral joint -> can injure the divisions and cords