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What Are The Symptoms Of An Injured Branchial Plexus?

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Posted on Fri, 1 May 2015
Question: What would the symptoms be if a person injured their Branchial Plexus?
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Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Symptoms depend upon severity and location of injury.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.

If the injury to brachial plexus is minor then symptoms would be-

An electric shock feeling or a burning sensation shooting down the arm.
Numbness and weakness in arm.

If the injury to brachial plexus is severe then symptoms would be-

Severe pain.
Weakness/inability to use certain muscles in hand, arm or shoulder
Complete lack of movement and feeling in arm, including shoulder and hand.

Hope this helps you.

Warm regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Saurabh Gupta (19 hours later)
What is the best treatment for severe?
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Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (10 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Surgery to repair brachial plexus nerves..

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Best treatment for severe brachial plexus injury is Surgery to repair brachial plexus nerves.

Warm regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Saurabh Gupta (36 minutes later)
Thank you - what is treatment if it is mild/almost severe?
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Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (10 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Physical therapy may be recommended.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Mild may recover without further treatment.
Physical therapy may be recommended to keep joints and muscles working properly, maintain the range of motion, and prevent stiff joints.

Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Saurabh Gupta (17 hours later)
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Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
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What Are The Symptoms Of An Injured Branchial Plexus?

Brief Answer: Symptoms depend upon severity and location of injury. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your query. If the injury to brachial plexus is minor then symptoms would be- An electric shock feeling or a burning sensation shooting down the arm. Numbness and weakness in arm. If the injury to brachial plexus is severe then symptoms would be- Severe pain. Weakness/inability to use certain muscles in hand, arm or shoulder Complete lack of movement and feeling in arm, including shoulder and hand. Hope this helps you. Warm regards.