Brachial plexus injury-Mayo Clinic Radio: Brachial...
The brachial plexus is the network of nerves that sends signals from your spinal cord to your shoulder, arm and hand. A brachial plexus injury occurs when these nerves are stretched, compressed, or in the most serious cases, ripped apart or torn away from the spinal cord. Minor brachial plexus injuries, known as "stingers" or "burners," are common in contact sports, such as football. Babies sometimes sustain brachial plexus injuries during birth. The most severe brachial plexus injuries usually
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