What is Brachial Plexus Injury?
The brachial plexus is a complex network of nerves that controls movement and sensation in the shoulder, arm, and hand. Injuries to this nerve group can result from trauma, birth complications, or accidents, causing paralysis, weakness, or numbness in the affected limb.
Dr. Vikas Choudhary offers specialized microsurgical techniques in Udaipur to repair or reconstruct the damaged nerves, helping patients regain lost mobility and quality of life.
Who is it for?
- Adults with trauma-induced shoulder/arm nerve injury
- Infants with Erb’s Palsy due to birth trauma
- Patients with partial or complete upper limb paralysis
- Individuals with delayed or poor nerve recovery
Goals of the Procedure:
- Reconnect or reroute injured nerves
- Restore muscle movement and arm control
- Regain sensation in the upper limb
- Prevent muscle atrophy and deformity
Procedure Details:
Brachial plexus repair is a highly specialized microsurgical procedure. Depending on the type and severity of injury, the surgery may involve:
- Nerve grafting (using donor nerves to bridge damaged areas)
- Nerve transfer (redirecting nearby healthy nerves)
- Neurolysis (removal of scar tissue compressing nerves)
- Muscle/tendon transfer (in cases of chronic injuries)
Surgery can take 3–6 hours, with some patients needing staged procedures.
Recovery and Care:
- Hospital stay of 1–2 days
- Immobilization of the arm for a few weeks
- Physiotherapy starts early for optimal outcomes
- Nerve recovery may take several months
FAQs:
Q: How soon should I get surgery after injury?
A: Early intervention (within 3–6 months) offers the best chances for full recovery.
Q: Will I regain full arm movement?
A: It depends on the extent of injury and timing of surgery, but significant improvement is common with expert repair.
Q: Is this surgery painful?
A: Surgery is done under anesthesia. Mild discomfort post-op is managed with medication.
Q: Can old injuries be treated?
A: Yes, even chronic cases can benefit from nerve/muscle transfer techniques.
Leave a Reply