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brachial plexus
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brachial plexus [′brā·kē·əl ′plek·səs]
(neuroscience)
A plexus of nerves located in the neck and axilla and composed of the anterior rami of the lower four cervical and first thoracic nerves.


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Although most brachial plexus injuries heal without treatment and many children recover by three to four months of age without surgical treatment, we are glad we can provide an option for the children who need help.
This book is divided into sections that deal with general aspects of the brachial plexus (anatomy, physical examination, and so forth), adult traumatic brachial plexus injuries, obstetrical paralysis, and special lesions (traumatic brachial plexus injuries in children, war injuries).
Nath is a reconstructive microsurgeon specializing in the treatment of brachial plexus injuries, winging scapula injuries, prostate nerve injuries, foot drop, facial paralysis, and nerve tumors.
 
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