A novel, composite score based on MRI findings may aid in surgical decision-making for patients with brachial plexus birth injury. MRI may help assess surgical indications faster than traditional ...

[15] The posterior rami provide spine muscle and trunk skin sensation. The most complex nerve plexus is the brachial plexus, consisting of cervical nerves 5 through 8 (C5 to C8) and thoracic nerve ...

Approximately 1% of adults involved in major trauma sustain a brachial plexus injury (BPI) (1) which cause disability (2, 3), pain (4), psychological morbidity (5) and impaired quality of life (2, 3).

The only "no" vote in committee was Sen. Fred Love (D-Little Rock), who said he supported every piece of the bill except ...

While New Orleans prepares for the excitement of the big game, it’s important to remember that sports injuries aren’t limited to the professionals. High school athletes, weekend warriors, and generall ...

As an orthopedic and sports medicine surgeon and chairman at Inova Sports Medicine, Dr. Robin West is no stranger to sports-related injuries. She understands that developing an effective game plan to ...

A brachial plexus injury is a birth injury commonly caused by medical malpractice or negligence. This can lead to many long-term problems, including Erb’s palsy or weakness in the shoulder, arm, and ...

Malik and Benzon reviewed the recent literature (six prospective controlled trials, five retrospective trials), which included studies for cervicogenic headaches, cervical brachial neuropathy and ...

brachial plexus MRI, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis, treatment regimen and the outcomes. We identified 12 patients (7 men and 5 women) who developed PTS after a receipt of COVID-19 vaccine.

Johns Hopkins experts are renowned for surgical treatment of brachial plexus injuries. Our team is skilled in assessing each patient and determining if and when surgery is appropriate. You will ...