Types of Brachial Plexus Injuries
March 09, 2006There are four types of nerve injuries:
1. An avulsion: the nerve is torn from the spine.
2. A rupture: the nerve is torn but not where it attaches to the spine.
3. A neuroma: the nerve has tried to heal itself, but scar tissue has grown around the injury. The scar tissue puts pressure on the injured nerve. As a result, the nerve cannot conduct signals to the muscles.
4. Praxis: the nerve has been damaged but not torn. These injuries heal on their own. If your child has praxis, you should see improvement within 3 months.
One or more of the nerves in the brachial plexus may be injured. The nerves may have the same or different kinds of injuries. Because the injuries cause the same symptoms, it is difficult to know what kind of injury has occured. For specific assistance regarding your unique situation, please contact us.