Interpretation of clinical findings of BPI in newborns depends on knowledge of peripheral nervous system (PNS) structures and physiology. All nervous system structures originate from the embryonic ...

The brachial plexus refers to a network of nerves that start out in the neck and move through the upper limbs. This covers the shoulders, arms, elbows, forearms, wrist as well as the hand. All five of ...

Results highlight the effective use of nerve transfer in patients suffering from brachial plexus injuries for reconstruction of elbow flexion to help improve their quality of life. Researchers ...

Brachial plexus injuries can be classified in 2 ways: by the degree of nerve injury or by their anatomic location (as in this article). A more complete understanding of the associated anatomy enhances ...

On average, an estimated three out of every 1,000 newborns will suffer a brachial plexus injury during birth, damaging the bundle of nerves that connect the brain and spinal cord to the shoulders, ...

What is the anatomy of the spinal cord? The human spinal cord is a cylindrical structure of nerve tissue that is protected by the spinal column and composed of uniformly organized white and grey ...

Birth Brachial Plexus Palsy (BBPP), a condition that can rob a child of movement in their arm, turning what should be a milestone that brings with it joy and play into frustrations and sometimes tears ...