Brachial plexus injury

Your Mayo Clinic care team

At Mayo Clinic, neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, hand and microvascular surgeons, physical rehabilitation experts, and other specialists collaborate as a team to evaluate and treat each patient.

Everyone on the team, regardless of medical specialty, is focused on brachial plexus injuries. This means that you're not just getting one opinion — you benefit from the knowledge and experience of each specialist on the multidisciplinary team.

Advanced diagnosis and treatment

With state-of-the-art research and lab facilities, Mayo Clinic specialists use advanced technology, cutting-edge imaging tests and comprehensive exams to get a detailed, accurate diagnosis of your injury. Surgeons, radiologists, physical therapists and other specialists collaborate as a team to evaluate your condition and choose the best treatment.

At Mayo Clinic's campuses in Minnesota, Arizona and Florida, neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons work together to perform needed surgeries at the same time. One surgeon may be operating on your brachial plexus while another is taking nerve grafts from your calf or harvesting muscle to transfer to your injured arm. This can shorten the length of time you need to be under anesthesia.

Research and innovation

Surgeons and scientists collaborate in Mayo Clinic labs for microsurgery and regenerative medicine to develop new solutions that improve nerve healing, speed recovery and improve the outcomes for patients with brachial plexus injuries. This constant, enthusiastic search for better ways to repair nerves, muscles and tendons has made brachial plexus treatment more reliable and consistent for patients at Mayo Clinic.