Brachial plexus injuries: what parents need to know

According to experts at Cincinnati Children's Brachial Plexus Center, the greatest challenge is often in early detection and diagnosis because of the lack of understanding surrounding this injury. The brachial plexus is a network of nerves in the neck area that controls movement and sensation i...

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Published in:	Pediatrics for Parents Vol. 25; no. 11-12; pp. 26 - 27
Main Author:	Harrison, Carrie Schmitt
Format:	Newsletter Trade Publication Article
Language:	English
Published:	Bangor Pediatrics for Parents, Inc 01-11-2009
Subjects:	Brachial plexus Care and treatment Children & youth Diagnosis Down Syndrome Early Intervention Family (Sociological Unit) Injuries Nervous system diseases Occupational therapy Parents Physical therapy Resistance (Psychology) Risk factors Surgery United States
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Summary:	According to experts at Cincinnati Children's Brachial Plexus Center, the greatest challenge is often in early detection and diagnosis because of the lack of understanding surrounding this injury. The brachial plexus is a network of nerves in the neck area that controls movement and sensation in the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand and fingers.
ISSN:	0730-6725