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My father met with an accident 8 months ago.He suffered cervical spine injury.now his left hand is not functioning.He is not able to lift his hand and bend his elbow,but his wrist and fingers functioning is there.we are doing physiotherapy in home.My physiotherapist says it's brachial plexus,but the initial report taken at the day of accident shows

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Was he operated for cervical spine injury? He doesn't have brachial plexus injury for sure as per the reports. It is a spine issue. ...  Read More

I am suffering from Brachial Plexus Injury due to ignorance of Surgeon during surgery of my neck. My shoulder has moved forward and vein is damaged. What should I do? It has been 2.5 years.

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You need to provide with more details in order to get some advice on this platform. Vague questions won't help. ...  Read More

My father met with an accident 8 months ago.He suffered cervical spinal cord injury..now his left hand is partially paralysed.we are doing physiotherapy at home.My physiotherapist says it is brachial plexus injury,but my father's initial report taken at the day of accident shows no brachial plexus injury.But my physiotherapist says, brachial plexus

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Madam its subluxation in cervical spine. It takes time through physiotherapy to recover. The best way i advice it to visit chiropractor for this cervical issue as of paralysed, it will recover in 6-12 ...  Read More

How help full tablet NUEROBION 30 (b1, b6,b12) tablets for brachial plexus injury and thoracic outlet syndrome

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Need to evaluate further with MRI and nerve conduction studies….. surgery could be a viable option ...  Read More

I am suffering with brachial plexus injury since Aug. 2015 due to road accident. My shoulder is still getting improved but I want to take proper physiotherapy for it. Request you to help me please. Regards Ankit kumar

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Hello Ankit brachial plexus injury is a neurological injury ,I hope you are using a brace n prolonged physiotherapy is required,if in mumbai can contact us . ...  Read More

I have a possible brachial plexus injury, pain starts in my shoulder and neck runs down my arm and into my thumb. MY forearm and thumb are very numb and been this way for a few days. My question is, what kind of specialist do i see for this injury? is an orthopedic surgeon or a neurosurgeon a better choice?

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You appear to have a disc prolapse in your neck compressing a nerve root in the neck. You will need to see an Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon for assessment and investigations. Dr Vinu Raj MBBS MRCS FRCS ( ...  Read More

I have brachial plexus in my left arm and injured it on Monday. Now my fingers with randomly go numb.

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get an advice of ortthopedician ...  Read More

My father met with an accident 9 months ago and sustained brachial plexus injury...now his left hand is not functioning but finger movements are there in left hand..he is currently doing physiotherapy..is surgery needed for brachial plexus injury since my father is 69 years old??..I surfed in net about nerve Grafting and nerve transfer surgery..but

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Clinic examination needed...MRI is also old. Find out details of Dr. Aditya and can take consultation in clinic visit ...  Read More

Dear sir, my brother having brachial plexus injury in right hand for that we have done Ncv and emg test.Report is like this: the above ncv and emg test is S/o POST GANGLIONIC PANPLEXOPATHY(AXONTEMSIS TYPE 2) Involving major nerve trunks with features of ongoing active denervation of supplied musculature.

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I can understand your problems you may have pehriipheral nerve, neuromuscular and neurological symptoms need some personal routine and medical history to diagnosis for better guidance and treatment fo ...  Read More

My father has brachial plexus avulsion injury and lost his functioning of left hand except finger movement...he has unbeary neuropathic pain in his left hand and taking gabantin 100mg in morning and pregaba M 75 mg at night...the pain is bearable with this two medicines..he is taking these meds for last 1 year ..is it safe to take these medicines .

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Brachalgia what we call it Its pain after brachial plexuses injury what your father is taking is right may have to increase the dose if he tolerates There few pain procedures like sympathetic gangli ...  Read More

The patient has no sensation on the upper arm and no movement of shoulders or elbow flex.. only wrist and fingers are moving This is after 3 months of injury. Brachial plexus report attached. Will it be recovered after surgery?

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U can take my consultation offline in Sir Ganga Ram City Hospital Mon- Wed - Fri 10AM-12PM ...  Read More

The patient had a fracture in the left upper arm bone (humerus). Before surgery, an MRI showed signs of nerve irritation or mild injury near the neck and shoulder area — especially affecting the C7 nerve root, which is part of the brachial plexus (a network of nerves that controls the arm). On July 1, 2025, the patient had surgery to fix the

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Need a detailed history and physical examination. MRI report mentions changes suggestive of neurapraxia - this is a transient condition which will improve over a period of time. Also based on the ex ...  Read More

What are the treatment procedures for brachial plexus injury and what's the medication? I just need a second opinion

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Hi It depends on what kind of injury you have and duration of injury. There are various principles to treat it. Nerve transfer, tendon transfer, arthrodesis and sometimes conservative treatment are do ...  Read More

My father met with an accident and sustained brachial plexus injury..his left hand is not functioning..he is having severe neuropathic pain..he is taking pregaba M 75 tablet twice a day( suggested by our physiotherapist).. only then he is able to manage the pain..his age is 70 years..is it safe to take pragaba M 75 twice a day ,as methylcobalamin

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Consult for proper guidance ...  Read More

My father met with a motor vehicle accident...had cervical spine injury.. subluxation of left C5 C6 facet joint,mild widening and oedema in the C5 C6 intervertebral disc space.. physiotherapy says it's brachial plexus injury...his left hand is partially paralysed,means he has finger movement ...he is not able to lift his elbow and partial shoulder

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First is it brachial plexus injury? If yes whether complete or partial? It all depends on injury. Get details and consult. ...  Read More

My son was not able to move his hand since birth. But after some time about 2 months he got shoulder movement but rest of the hand was still same. Recently he is able to move little bit of elbow as well but wrist and finger movement is still not there after 5 months. Based on doctors seems this is Brachial Plexus and needs surgery. Want to get opi

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Will take a long long time for recovery Improvements will depend on nerve conduction studies ...  Read More

If a 20 years boy is suffering with right hand brachial plexus problem with nerve replacement surgery from past 8 years n he is 28years now, does he is disabele r else he can apply for disability certificate sir, please kindly send me reply for this reason sir

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Please For disability certificate, consult nearby district hospital in person As only civil surgeon can provide the certificate ...  Read More

Dear sir, my brother having brachial plexus injury for that we have done Ncv and emg test.Report is like this: the above ncv and emg test is S/o POST GANGLIONIC PANPLEXOPATHY(AXONTEMSIS TYPE 2) Involving major nerve trunks with features of ongoing active denervation of supplied musculature. My question is that what exactly report saying and what w

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The nerves of his shoulder, arm, forearm and hand have got cut. This injury is in the region of brachial plexus - place where shoulder joins the neck. Usually plastic surgeon operates and does delayed ...  Read More

Only three fingers working ,no movement in thumb and and the little finger,wrist falls,can not raise hand,right clavicular fracture

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Please consult a neurosurgeon ...  Read More

I had bike accident before 3 years. In that c5 and c6 nerve injured. I had surgery for same before 2.5 year. After surgery I joined physiotherapy center. Now m doing excercise at home. Still it is not fully recovered. What should I do. Should I continue do the excercises or join physiotherapy center again.

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Consult with surgeon who has operated you, some nerve injuries don't recover completely. Ask if any more recovery really possible or not. I don't think physiotherapy will help you improve much, still ...  Read More

I am male, 28. I had brachial plexus injury complete avulsion of right hand nerves. Undergone a surgery 8 months ago but not getting satisfied movement til now. I can move my right hand upper side of elbow only 2-3 centimeters. Would Physiotherapy help me to recover fast? please help

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Hi... Definetly physiotherapy will help you...but it will take lot of time to recover...there are modalities to help you to get initiation and exercises to improve strength and range of joints.... Kin ...  Read More

I want to know about the famous doctors .. The types of treatment, 2 doctors are suggested for the operation... help out as fast possible

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Surgery depends on the grade of Brachial plx.injury... Best Surgeon will be neurosurgeon followed by proper Physiotherapy. Regards-Dr.Gaurav Mohan from Physio Hut. ...  Read More

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