Brachial plexus neuropathy from injury

This study tested a surgical technique to help people with a severe arm nerve injury (pan-brachial plexus injury) regain the ability to bend their fingers and grasp objects. Seventeen patients who already had some elbow movement from a prior nerve surgery received a tendon transf…

This study looked at whether a short electrical stimulation treatment after surgery can help people with severe nerve injuries in the arm regain hand function. 136 adults with complete nerve damage were randomly assigned to receive either electrical stimulation or standard care. …

This study tested a new, rapid MRI method in 102 infants with brachial plexus birth palsy (nerve damage from birth). The goal was to see if the MRI could help doctors decide earlier and more accurately whether the baby needs nerve surgery. The MRI was done without anesthesia, and…

This study tested whether a diode laser can act as a biomarker to measure neuropathic pain in people with peripheral neuropathy. Researchers compared pain responses to a lidocaine patch versus a placebo patch in 75 participants. The goal was to see if the laser test could disting…

This study tested a robotic hand orthosis (brace) designed to help people with brachial plexus injuries—nerve damage that can paralyze the hand—grasp objects. Three participants with right-hand injuries used the device to pick up various items, and researchers measured how many g…

This completed study examined muscle cells from 8 children with obstetrical brachial plexus palsy, a birth injury that affects arm nerves. Researchers took small muscle samples during planned shoulder surgery to see if the cells can repair themselves. The goal was to understand w…

This completed study used ultrasound to examine the structure of nerves in the neck (the brachial plexus) in 200 adults scheduled for elective surgery. Researchers recorded how many nerve bundles were visible at different nerve roots. The goal was to better understand normal anat…