Brachial Plexus Stretch Injury
- 1 June 1983
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of American College Health
- Vol. 31 (6) , 256-260
- https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.1983.9939570
Abstract
Upper trunk brachial plexopathy is a significant injury. Five percent to ten percent of “burners” result in a neurologic deficit which may take several weeks for full recovery. Anatomy, pathophysiology, physical examination, criteria for return to play, and therapy are reviewed.Keywords
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