Was ist eine Plexusschädigung?
Die traumatische Arm-Plexusläsion ist eine durch äußere Gewalteinwirkung entstandene Schädigung des Arm-Plexus mit konsekutiven unterschiedlich ausgeprägten Arm-Lähmungen.
Was ist eine Armplexusläsion?
Eine Armplexusläsion ist eine Schädigung des Plexus brachialis. Sie führt zu einer Armplexusparese.
Was macht der Plexus?
Der Plexus brachialis sorgt für die motorische Innervation der Schulter- und Brustmuskulatur sowie für die motorische und sensible Innervation des Arms und der Hand.
Warum Plexus Lumbosacralis?
Der Plexus lumbalis versorgt motorisch die unteren Abschnitte der Bauchwandmuskulatur, sensibel die Haut des Unterbauchs und der Genitalregion, sowie motorisch und sensibel die vordere Oberschenkelregion. Einige sensible Fasern erreichen auch den Unterschenkel.
Where is the brachial plexus located in the human body?
Anatomical terms of neuroanatomy. The brachial plexus is a network of nerves formed by the ventral rami of the lower four cervical nerves and first thoracic nerve (C5, C6, C7, C8, and T1). This plexus extends from the spinal cord, through the cervicoaxillary canal in the neck, over the first rib, and into the armpit.
What kind of pain does a brachial plexus injury cause?
Brachial plexus injuries typically stem from trauma to the neck, and can cause pain, weakness and numbness in the arm and hand. Brachial plexus injuries often heal well if they aren’t severe.
What kind of tests are done on the brachial plexus?
These are other diagnostic tests often used: An X-ray of the neck and shoulder area to identify fractures or other injuries to the bone and dense tissues around the nerves of the brachial plexus. Imaging tests, such as MRI or a CT scan, during which contrast dye may be injected to show the injury to the nerves of the brachial plexus.
How long does it take for a brachial plexus injury to heal?
Some people, particularly babies with a brachial plexus birth injury or adults with neuropraxia, recover without any treatment, though it can take as long as several weeks or months for the injury to heal. Certain exercises can help with healing and function, but more severe injuries may require surgery.