Rehabilitation Protocol for Brachial Plexus Injury

Authors

  • Mohd Altaf Mir Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bathinda, 151001, India.
  • Chandrakant Pilania Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bathinda, 151001, India.
  • Taruna Singh Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bathinda, 151001, India.
  • Rahul Kaushik Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bathinda, 151001, India.
  • Devinder Kumar MCH Hand and Microvascular Surgery, Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bathinda, 151001, India.
  • Labhanshi Aggarwal MCH Hand and Microvascular Surgery, Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bathinda, 151001, India.
  • Jasanjit Kaur (PT) Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bathinda, 151001, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/msti/v13/5256

Keywords:

Brachial plexus injuries, neural regeneration, orthotic support, passive range of motion, intermittent galvanic stimulation

Abstract

Brachial plexus injury (BPI) is one of the most serious peripheral nerve injuries, with severe physical disabilities and long-term financial and psychological consequences. Rehabilitation is a cornerstone of BPI management. Rehabilitation is inherently patient-centred and demands consistent adherence. The best outcomes are seen when patients are well-informed, motivated, and actively engaged in their recovery. This chapter discusses a comprehensive Rehabilitation Protocol for Brachial Plexus Injury. Different phases of the Conservative Management Rehabilitation Protocol are discussed in the chapter. Rehabilitation must be individualised and adaptable. To ensure the efficiency of the protocol, therapists must document progress using Medical Research Council (MRC) grading, goniometry for range of movement (ROM), and validated functional outcome scales, e.g Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score.

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Published

2025-04-26

How to Cite

Mohd Altaf Mir, Chandrakant Pilania, Taruna Singh, Rahul Kaushik, Devinder Kumar, Labhanshi Aggarwal, & Jasanjit Kaur (PT). (2025). Rehabilitation Protocol for Brachial Plexus Injury. Medical Science: Trends and Innovations Vol. 13, 54–65. https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/msti/v13/5256

Issue

Medical Science: Trends and Innovations Vol. 13

Section

Chapters