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Abnormality of the brachial nerve plexus

MedGen UID:
892831
•Concept ID:
C4073176
•
Anatomical Abnormality
HPO: HP:0045052

Definition

Any abnormality of the brachial nerve plexus. [from HPO]

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Thoracic outlet syndrome: a review for the primary care provider.
Cavanna AC, Giovanis A, Daley A, Feminella R, Chipman R, Onyeukwu V
J Osteopath Med 2022 Nov 1;122(11):587-599. Epub 2022 Aug 29 doi: 10.1515/jom-2021-0276. PMID: 36018621
Evaluation and Management of Fetal Macrosomia.
Nguyen MT, Ouzounian JG
Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am 2021 Jun;48(2):387-399. doi: 10.1016/j.ogc.2021.02.008. PMID: 33972073
Pediatric management of the physically handicapped child.
Taft LT, Matthews WS, Molnar GE
Adv Pediatr 1983;30:13-60. PMID: 6231842

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Brachial and Lumbosacral Plexopathies.
Vazquez Do Campo R
Semin Neurol 2025 Feb;45(1):49-62. Epub 2024 Oct 17 doi: 10.1055/s-0044-1791664. PMID: 39419068
Lipomas of the Brachial Plexus: A Case Series and Review of the Literature.
Graf A, Yang K, King D, Dzwierzynski W, Sanger J, Hettinger P
Hand (N Y) 2019 May;14(3):333-338. Epub 2017 Oct 23 doi: 10.1177/1558944717735946. PMID: 29058949Free PMC Article
Irreducible luxatio erecta humeri caused by an aberrant position of the axillary nerve.
Frank MA, Laratta JL, Tan V
J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2012 Jul;21(7):e6-9. Epub 2012 Feb 22 doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2011.11.022. PMID: 22365819
Anomalous muscles and nerve entrapment in the wrist and hand.
Still JM Jr, Kleinert HE
Plast Reconstr Surg 1973 Oct;52(4):394-400. PMID: 4742270
Acquired eventration of the diaphragm in the newborn.
Stauffer UG, Rickham PP
J Pediatr Surg 1972 Dec;7(6):635-40. doi: 10.1016/0022-3468(72)90271-0. PMID: 4628963

Diagnosis

Thoracic outlet syndrome: a review.
Panther EJ, Reintgen CD, Cueto RJ, Hao KA, Chim H, King JJ
J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2022 Nov;31(11):e545-e561. Epub 2022 Aug 10 doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2022.06.026. PMID: 35963513
Recommendations for Patients with Complex Nerve Injuries during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Chapman KM, Berger MJ, Doherty C, Anastakis DJ, Baltzer HL, Boyd KU, Bristol SG, Byers B, Chan KM, Cunningham CJB, Davidge KM, Dengler J, Elzinga K, Giuffre JL, Hadley L, Harrop AR, Hashemi M, Hendry JM, Jack KL, Krauss EM, Lapp TJ, Larocerie J, Lin JC, Miller TA, Morhart M, Novak CB, O'Connor R, Olsen JL, Ritsma BR, Robinson LR, Ross DC, Schrag C, Seal A, Tang DT, Trier J, Wolff G, Yeung J
Can J Neurol Sci 2021 Jan;48(1):50-55. Epub 2020 Aug 27 doi: 10.1017/cjn.2020.191. PMID: 32847634Free PMC Article
Pseudo-ulnar neuropathy.
Robinson LR
Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2005 Jun;84(6):481. doi: 10.1097/01.phm.0000163717.83109.11. PMID: 15905664
Thoracic outlet syndrome.
Mackinnon SE, Novak CB
Curr Probl Surg 2002 Nov;39(11):1070-145. doi: 10.1067/msg.2002.127926. PMID: 12407366
Nerve compression lesions of the upper extremity. A clinical and experimental review.
Spinner M, Spencer PS
Clin Orthop Relat Res 1974 Oct;(104):46-67. doi: 10.1097/00003086-197410000-00007. PMID: 4606839

Therapy

What is this painful medial foot bump in a child?
Condon LR, Abzug JM
JAAPA 2019 Jun;32(6):43-45. doi: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000558246.58454.51. PMID: 31136400
A traumatic wrist injury.
Beak P, Umarji S
BMJ 2018 Jun 28;361:k2574. doi: 10.1136/bmj.k2574. PMID: 29954734
Update in electromyography.
Pitt M
Curr Opin Pediatr 2013 Dec;25(6):676-81. doi: 10.1097/MOP.0000000000000023. PMID: 24136299
Transexual surgery.
Markland C
Obstet Gynecol Annu 1975;4:309-30. PMID: 1095990
Brachial plexus injuries.
Leffert RD
Orthop Clin North Am 1970 Nov;1(2):399-417. PMID: 5521863

Prognosis

Brachial and Lumbosacral Plexopathies.
Vazquez Do Campo R
Semin Neurol 2025 Feb;45(1):49-62. Epub 2024 Oct 17 doi: 10.1055/s-0044-1791664. PMID: 39419068
Lipomas of the Brachial Plexus: A Case Series and Review of the Literature.
Graf A, Yang K, King D, Dzwierzynski W, Sanger J, Hettinger P
Hand (N Y) 2019 May;14(3):333-338. Epub 2017 Oct 23 doi: 10.1177/1558944717735946. PMID: 29058949Free PMC Article
Update in electromyography.
Pitt M
Curr Opin Pediatr 2013 Dec;25(6):676-81. doi: 10.1097/MOP.0000000000000023. PMID: 24136299
A unique variation in the course of the musculocutaneous nerve.
Pontell M, Scali F, Marshall E
Clin Anat 2011 Nov;24(8):968-70. Epub 2011 Mar 24 doi: 10.1002/ca.21173. PMID: 21438019
Brachial plexus injuries.
Leffert RD
Orthop Clin North Am 1970 Nov;1(2):399-417. PMID: 5521863

Clinical prediction guides

Evaluation of the Dysfunctional Scapula.
Sanchez-Sotelo J
Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg 2024 Sep 1;28(3):182-191. doi: 10.1097/BTH.0000000000000484. PMID: 39155676
Recent Advances in the Treatment of Brachial Plexus Birth Injury.
Zuo KJ, Ho ES, Hopyan S, Clarke HM, Davidge KM
Plast Reconstr Surg 2023 May 1;151(5):857e-874e. Epub 2023 Apr 26 doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000010047. PMID: 37185378
Evaluation of Sympathetic Vasomotor Activity of the Brachial Arteries Using Doppler Ultrasound.
Kazci O, Ege F
Med Sci Monit 2023 Mar 13;29:e939352. doi: 10.12659/MSM.939352. PMID: 36908037Free PMC Article
Lipomas of the Brachial Plexus: A Case Series and Review of the Literature.
Graf A, Yang K, King D, Dzwierzynski W, Sanger J, Hettinger P
Hand (N Y) 2019 May;14(3):333-338. Epub 2017 Oct 23 doi: 10.1177/1558944717735946. PMID: 29058949Free PMC Article
Update in electromyography.
Pitt M
Curr Opin Pediatr 2013 Dec;25(6):676-81. doi: 10.1097/MOP.0000000000000023. PMID: 24136299

Recent systematic reviews

Impact of prenatal exercise on neonatal and childhood outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Davenport MH, Meah VL, Ruchat SM, Davies GA, Skow RJ, Barrowman N, Adamo KB, Poitras VJ, Gray CE, Jaramillo Garcia A, Sobierajski F, Riske L, James M, Kathol AJ, Nuspl M, Marchand AA, Nagpal TS, Slater LG, Weeks A, Barakat R, Mottola MF
Br J Sports Med 2018 Nov;52(21):1386-1396. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2018-099836. PMID: 30337465
Impact of carpal tunnel syndrome on ulnar nerve at wrist: Systematic review.
Ginanneschi F, Mondelli M, Cioncoloni D, Rossi A
J Electromyogr Kinesiol 2018 Jun;40:32-38. Epub 2018 Mar 20 doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2018.03.004. PMID: 29587171
Has the median nerve involvement in rheumatoid arthritis been overemphasized?
Sakthiswary R, Singh R
Rev Bras Reumatol Engl Ed 2017 Mar-Apr;57(2):122-128. Epub 2016 Sep 30 doi: 10.1016/j.rbre.2016.09.001. PMID: 28343616
Treatment of supination deformity for obstetric brachial plexus injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Metsaars WP, Nagels J, Pijls BG, Langenhoff JM, Nelissen RG
J Hand Surg Am 2014 Oct;39(10):1948-1958.e2. Epub 2014 Jul 25 doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2014.06.003. PMID: 25070700
A systematic review of evaluation methods for neonatal brachial plexus palsy: a review.
Chang KW, Justice D, Chung KC, Yang LJ
J Neurosurg Pediatr 2013 Oct;12(4):395-405. Epub 2013 Aug 9 doi: 10.3171/2013.6.PEDS12630. PMID: 23930602

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