KARIMNAGAR, JULY 02, 2026: Dr P Prakash, Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Yashoda Hospital, Hitec City, Hyderabad, said that the timely treatment and golden hour management are crucial in the treatment of Brachial Plexus injury.
The delay in treatment often results in missing the ideal time for nerve surgery, significantly affecting recovery and surgical outcomes. Therefore, individuals with such injuries should seek expert medical attention as early as possible, he pointed out.
Talking to newsmen here at Yashoda Medical centre in Karimnagar town on Thursday, Dr Prakash said a Brachial Plexus injury refers to damage to the nerves that supply the arm, which are caused due to major road accidents and these injuries are frequently seen among teenagers and young adults, particularly those involved in two-wheeler (motorcycle). He said that many patients with Brachial Plexus injuries are unaware of the seriousness of the condition and delay consulting a specialist.
He informed that the symptoms of the Brachial Plexus injury vary depending on the severity of the nerve damage, and the common symptoms include: loss of movement in the arm, loss of sensation or touch, a feeling of numbness or a ‘lifeless’ arm, inability to bend the elbow and complete loss of movement from the shoulder to the hand.
Many patients rely only on physiotherapy without consulting a nerve specialist, leading to delays in appropriate treatment and reduced chances of successful recovery, he said and added that when nerves are treated at the right time by a Brachial Plexus surgeon, patients have a much better chance of regaining movement and sensation, enabling them to perform daily activities independently.
The treatment options include: surgical repair of damaged or severed nerves; nerve grafting or nerve transfer procedures; and muscle or tendon transfer surgeries. Dr Prakash advised individuals suffering from Brachial Plexus injuries to consult a qualified Brachial Plexus surgeon without delay to maximise their chances of recovery.
