Assistant Professor of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Burn Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Hazrate Fateme Hospital, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
Traumatic brachial plexus injuries in adults are destructive injuries that occur mostly in men aged 15 to 25 years. This damage leads to deep functional defects, debilitating pain, psychological and economic consequences and affects the quality of life of people. Usually, these injuries are caused by damage to the sensory and motor nerves caused by trauma, pressure, sports injuries, or excessive stretching, and lead to symptoms such as paralysis, lack of muscle control in the arm, hand, or wrist, or lack of sensation in arm or hand or sudden pain in the shoulder and arm and ... Although it is often not possible to prevent damage to the brachial plexus, it is possible to reduce the risk of further problems after the injury by taking some measures. There are different methods to diagnose the type and severity of brachial plexus injuries. Therefore, understanding the physiology of nerve damage and progress in brachial plexus reconstruction will lead to improved outcomes.
