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The brachial plexus is a group of nerves from ventral rami C5, C6, C7, C8, and T1 that innervate the upper extremity. If the upper nerves are injured (i.e. C5, C6) this is called Erb's Palsy. This can happen as a result of the shoulder being pushed inferiorly. One such example is Shoulder Dystocia. Clinical manifestation includes Waiter's Tip sign. If the lower nerves are injured (i.e. C8, T1) this is called Klumpke's Palsy. A scenario in which this could happen is when an individual falls out of a tree, tries to grab a brand, and their arm gets yanked as they fall.
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What is the differential diagnosis on pain in scapular region after an avulsion fracture of the upper humerus?
Brachial plexus injury Hyperabduction syndrome Result generated by DiagnosisPro at: http://en.diagnosispro.com/disease_information-for/brachial-plexus-stretch-injury/11419.html
Should a person with brachial plexus injury do physical work?
Heck no
The median nerve is a member of which nerve plexus?
Median Nerve belongs to Brachial Plexus.
How would one know if they have a brachial plexus injury?
Brachial Plexus injuries are caused by damaging of nerves in the shoulder. They can be detected by a loss or decrease in feeling, as well as decreased muscle function in the hand or arm affected.
What type of injury can occur if the patient's arms are hyperextended past a 90-degree angle on an arm board?
Brachial Plexus Injury
Which plexus has the primary responsibility for innervating the deltoid?
The brachial plexus, specifically the axillary branch of the posterior cord of the brachial plexus.
Which common injuries can cause a person to need brachial plexus surgery?
A brachial plexus injury is an injury to the network of nerves that send signals from one's spine to their shoulder, arm, and hand. In serious injuries, the nerves are torn. Common injuries include those sustained during contact sports, auto or motorcycle accidents, or falls. Babies can sustain brachial plexus injuries during birth.
What is erb's paralysis?
injury to the upper trunk of brachial plexus there are 8 nerve meet at erb's point
What are brachial plexus?
The brachial plexus is a group of nerves that conduct signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm, and hand.
What is the plexus supplying the arm?
Brachial plexus (C5-T1)
The major plexuses of the spinal cord?
Cervical Plexus Brachial Plexus Lumbar Plexus Sacral Plexus
What is brachial plexus?
the brachial plexus means a network of nerves that supply the upper limb[arm,forearm and hand] in human.
