Bilateral brachial plexus injury.

Fahim Anwar; Danny McLaughlin; Bhupinder S. Panesar

Author(s)

Fahim Anwar Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and Physically Disabled, Rehabilitation Unit Southern General Hospital, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Danny McLaughlin Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and Physically Disabled, Rehabilitation Unit Southern General Hospital, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Bhupinder S. Panesar Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and Physically Disabled, Rehabilitation Unit Southern General Hospital, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Abstract

Brachial plexus injuries can occur as a result of various mechanisms such as stretching, direct and indirect trauma or following childbirth. Bilateral brachial plexus injuries are uncommon and associated with a poor functional outcome. We report a case of bilateral brachial plexus injury resulting from prolonged immobilization of the arms in hyper-abducted position resulting in compression of the brachial plexus on both sides. The injuries were treated conservatively and following 4 months of active rehabilitation in our unit, the patient still had poor arm functions and required care and support in the community on discharge.

Publication Details

Page(s) 176-178

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Published Journal: Journal of College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP, Volume: 22, Issue: 3, Year: 2012

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