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Acute brachial plexus injury (stinger)
An injury in which the network of nerves that sends signals from your spine to your shoulder, arm, and hand are stretched, compressed, or in the most serious cases, torn away from the spinal cord.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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How can I treat a brachial plexus injury?
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I suffered a brachial plexus injury 23 years . How can I get through to my doctors and get something for my pain? It is never going to get better.
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How is the Brachial Plexus nerves reconstructed after injury? Is there a timeframe for them to be reconstructed?
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Describe the features of a brachial plexus injury.?
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How can increase strength for brachial plexus injury?
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Can a brachial plexus injury also affect your breathing?
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My little brother has brachial plexus injury. What could cause it?
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Advise on how long my injury should take to heal. Brachial Plexus Irritation?
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Are brachial plexus injuries hereditary?
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So what are the symptoms of brachial plexus injuries?
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A 22-year old male asked:
Could I have a brachial plexus stretch injury or damage without current compression, if lying down & sleeping provides relief? neck/shoulder pain
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What's a natural way to treat brachial plexus injuries?
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What is procedure for a brachial plexus nerve injury?
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Did I do something wrong during the pregnancy to cause my child to have a brachial plexus injury?
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Can splint help a brachial plexus injury?
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Who is the most sucessful brachial plexus birth injury treatment?
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How do babies get brachial plexus injuries, does this happen if they are abused?
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If my first son had a brachial plexus injury at birth, what are the chances that my next child will as well?
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A 48-year old female asked:
The brachial plexus injury from my first rib is the left. Would surgery be more complicated? Been there for two years with nerve involvement.
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Can Brachial Plexus injuries be repaired a year after injury? Can neck injuries be surgically repaired several months after injury?
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How often are an obstetric brachial plexus injury ( erbs palsy ) permanent?
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My first rib injury two years ago has caused brachial plexus injury as well. I know there are drugs and took gabapentin. What else besides drugs?
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A 48-year old female asked:
Direct sternal injury 2 years ago with chronic pain. Recent diagnosis of first rib injury with brachial plexus involvement. Changes of recovering?
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Chronic whiplash injury and LUQ has malfunctioned. Brachial plexus triggers nerve symptoms but nerves not injured. Starting rehab. Healing possible?
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Confirmed first rib injury with brachial plexus involvement. Nerve root C5 and C6 injured at brachial plexus near first rib. Chances of healing?
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Can a brachial plexus injury affect your breathing and swallowing ability in addition to arm, shoulder, and neck pain?
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Could sharp pain between my shoulder blade and spine be attributed to my brachial plexus injury and suprascapular nerve compression.
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