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Brachial Plexus Injury

  • Brachial plexus injuries from birth can damage the nerves in your child's arm. The brachial plexus is a network of nerves near the neck. The nerves of the arm branch out from here. The plexus can be damaged during birth if the neck is stretched in a difficult delivery.

  • Brachial plexus injuries cause:
    • Weakness in the arm
    • Loss of feeling in the arm

  • Children can fully recover with daily therapy. Treatments include exercises to increase motion and strength.

     

  • If your child shows no improvement in the first 3 to 6 months or therapy, surgery may be needed to repair the injured nerves