The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that originate near the neck and shoulder. These nerves begin at the spinal cord in the neck and control the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder.

Proper motor function depends on an intact nerve complex to conduct impulses between the central and peripheral nervous systems. Neurons, consisting of are incapable of undergoing mitosis after birth.

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 ...

About one in 1,000 children are born with brachial plexus birth injury (BPBI), upper extremity weakness or paralysis resulting from trauma to the brachial plexus nerves during childbirth.

With a fundraising goal of £2,500, he had raised more than £2,400 by the middle of March. He aims to run the 26.2 miles (42km ...

Complete brachial plexus (C5–T1) avulsion from the spinal ... of importance when assessing the outcome of future nerve and spinal cord repair strategies.