Brachial plexus injury: Difference between revisions

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***Radial
***Ulnar
***Ulnar
*Injuries can be
**Supraclavicular (roots and trunks)
**Infraclavicular (cords and terminal nerves)


==Clinical Features==
==Clinical Features==

Revision as of 23:34, 14 September 2015

Background

  • Anatomy:
    • Roots:
      • C4
      • C5
      • C6
      • C7
      • T1
    • Trunks:
      • Upper
      • Middle
      • Lower
    • Cords:
      • Lateral
      • Posterior
      • Medial
    • Terminal Nerves:
      • Musculocutaneous
      • Median
      • Axillary
      • Radial
      • Ulnar
  • Injuries can be
    • Supraclavicular (roots and trunks)
    • Infraclavicular (cords and terminal nerves)

Clinical Features

Differential Diagnosis

Diagnosis

Management

Disposition

See Also

External Links

References