How Does a Brachial Plexus Injury Occur?
Brachial plexus injuries most often occur during the birthing process. Availability of brachial plexus statistics vary widely because no hospital has to report an injury to any government agency at this time – , but where figures are actually available, the general consensus is that brachial plexus injuries occur in 2-5 out of 1000 births. Other causes of brachial plexus injuries include: automobile, motorcycle or boating accidents; sports injuries (known as “burners” or “stingers”); animal bites; gunshot or puncture wounds; as a result of specific medical treatments / procedures / and surgeries; or due to viral diseases. Early Treatment & Assessment See a Physical (PT) or Occupational (OT) therapist to learn how to do “Range of Motion” (ROM) exercises that you will on daily basis to keep the joints from becoming stiff. (Please note never to raise the arm above shoulder height – this is a new finding that has not been published yet.) On-going therapy is usually required for the first f
