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Brachial Plexus Injury Health Center

A brachial plexus injury is an injury to the network of nerves which sends signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm and hand. The injury occurs when these nerves are stretched or in more serious cases, torn. This typically happens when the shoulder is pressed down forcefully while the head is pushed up and away from the shoulder. Brachial plexus injuries are most common in contact sports but can also result from auto accidents, falls, inflammation and tumors. In some cases babies can sustain a brachial plexus injury during birth.

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