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Brachial plexus injury
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Brachial plexus injury
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Injury of the nerves in the neck and upper back
Symptoms may include upper extremity pain, numbness, weakness and paralysis on one
side
Cause may be the result of a minor injury, trauma, cancer or may be due to a difficult
delivery in newborns
Cannot be spread from person to person
Affects males and females but more common in males
Can occur at any age but more common in young males and athletes
May be mild to severe causing permanent complications requiring surgery
Treatments
FOR PAIN
Apply hot or cold packs to the area
Relaxation techniques
Distraction
Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
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