Brachial Plexus Injuries

Overview

The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that starts in your spinal cord and controls muscle movements in your shoulder, arm and hand. Brachial plexus injuries most commonly occur after an accident, sports injury or during childbirth, and can leave the arm without function.

Why choose Mayo Clinic

• Experience. Mayo Clinic is a leading center for surgery to repair brachial plexus injuries. Mayo surgeons perform well over 100 of these delicate surgeries every year.
• Special expertise. Mayo Clinic surgeons use advanced microsurgical techniques (including nerve and muscle transfers) to repair damaged brachial plexus nerves, muscles and tendons.
• Team approach. Orthopedic surgeons, neurologists, neurosurgeons and physical medicine specialists work together to repair damage and restore as much function as possible.
• Improved treatments. Mayo Clinic doctors are researching more effective treatments for people with brachial plexus injuries.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., is ranked among the Best Hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery and for orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report. Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Ariz., and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla., are ranked high performing for neurology and neurosurgery and for orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report. Mayo Clinic also ranks among the Best Children's Hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery and for orthopedics.

Read more about brachial plexus injury at MayoClinic.com.