What e the symptoms of brachial plexus injury?
A brachial plexus injury usually causes intense pain from the neck down to the arm on the affected side. Patients sometimes report the arm has a “pins and needles” sensation or feels like it is on fire. Loss of strength in the affected arm or hand is also a common symptom. Some patients with a brachial plexus injury will not experience any symptoms after a period of rest. Symptoms may include a limp or paralyzed arm, lack of muscle control in the arm, hand, or wrist, and lack of feeling or sensation in the arm or hand. Although injuries can occur at any time, many brachial plexus injuries happen during birth: the baby’s shoulders may become impacted during the birth process causing the brachial plexus nerves to stretch or tear.
