Brachial Plexus Reconstructive Surgery

The brachial plexus is a large, complex bundle of nerves in the shoulder. Nearly all signals that go from the brain to the upper arm and chest pass through the brachial plexus. When a person sustains injury to the shoulder, neck, or arm, the nerves of the brachial plexus can also sustain damage, which can result in loss of sensation, paralysis of the arm, or chronic pain. 

Most brachial plexus injuries result from trauma to the shoulder, often in the form of stretch injuries. They can also be caused by pressure on the brachial plexus nerves caused by tumor growth in the area, accidents, or physiological problems present since birth. The nerves of the brachial plexus may also be damaged by exposure to infectious agents, chemotherapy, or radiation from radiation therapy.

Depending on its seriousness, treatments for brachial plexus injury range from physical therapy and medications that relieve inflammation, to surgical brachial plexus reconstruction to relieve pressure on the nerves or even replace the nerves. At The Institute for Advanced Reconstruction, we also perform nerve transfer and nerve grafting surgery to help patients who have suffered massive injuries to the brachial plexus or other types of paralysis.

How
We Can
Help

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Brachial Plexus Injury Treatment

Our specialists can provide treatment such as physical therapy and medications to help relieve brachial plexus inflammation.
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Brachial Plexus Reconstructive Surgery

Our specialists can perform brachial plexus reconstruction surgery to relieve pressure on the affected brachial nerves
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Brachial Plexus Transfer

Our specialists can perform nerve transfer surgery for those with massive injuries to the brachial plexus or other types of paralysis.

Our Mission Is To Improve The Quality Of Our Patients’ Lives

Our cutting-edge procedures have helped transform the lives of thousands of patients. Hear their stories and more about the procedure here: 
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Amazing work! Dr.shah had a great way of explaining the complexity of the surgery in a way for me to understand.
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We Treat Brachial Plexus
at 6 Locations Across New Jersey

Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury
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535 Sycamore Ave
Shrewsbury, New Jersey 07702
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Phone: 855-980-6981
Brick
Brick
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74 Brick Boulevard
Building 4, Suite 205
Brick, New Jersey 08723
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Phone: 855-980-6981
East Brunswick
East Brunswick
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192 Summer Hill Rd
Suite 201
East Brunswick, New Jersey 08816
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Phone: 855-980-6981
Florham Park
Florham Park
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83 Hanover Road
Suite 260
Florham Park, New Jersey 07932
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Phone: 855-980-6981
Freehold
Freehold
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3499 Route 9 North, Building 1
Suite 1A
Freehold, New Jersey 07728
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Phone: 855-980-6981
Hopewell
Hopewell
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1 Capital Way
Suite 390
Pennington, New Jersey 08534
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Phone: 855-980-6981

Consultation for our Brachial Plexus Injuries Program: Is it right for you?

In order to best assist you and expedite your inquiry about our Brachial Plexus Injuries Program, you may be asked to provide the following information:
  • Are you having difficulty moving your arm or shoulder?
  • Have you been in an accident or experienced a traumatic injury?
  • Have you had a recent infection?
  • Have you ever had chemotherapy or radiation therapy?
  • Are you experiencing numbness in your arm or shoulder?
Have questions, need more information, or would like to find out if our Brachial Plexus Injuries Program is right for you? Get in touch with us today.

About
The Institute for
Advanced Reconstruction

The Institute for Advanced Reconstruction is uniquely positioned as the ‘go-to’ center for revolutionary nerve procedures, as well as world-class reconstructive treatments.

These include cutting-edge procedures such as nerve transplantation that may restore a significant degree of function for those who have suffered from stroke and other forms of paralysis. Patients who at one time believed they had exhausted their paralysis treatment options come from around the country and the globe to our practice in New York City and Shrewsbury, New Jersey.

The Institute for Advanced Reconstruction is also composed of the Axon Advance Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on new horizons in research, innovation and surgical treatments for peripheral nerve damage and spinal cord injury.

Frequently
Asked
Questions

Can you clarify the various procedures?

Technically, transplant is transferring something from one place to another. (In reality, the medical profession considers transplant taking from one person to another.) Taking something from within the body and putting it somewhere else actually is considered grafting. A transfer is taking a nerve from the general locale and using it within that locale, without completely disconnecting it. Our surgeons perform all of these procedures.

A patient’s surgical treatment regimen needs to be personalized, as it is often a complex, multi-step undertaking. Some patients are not candidates for nerve surgery, and some patients have maximized the benefits from nerve surgery, but if necessary, the plan should not end there. There are many procedures that can be undertaken to help. Muscle transfers, tendon transfers, muscle flaps, and joint fusion are some of the procedures that may also benefit patients with paralysis.

What advice would you give to those seeking treatment for brachial plexus injury?

As with any illness or injury, the type of treatment selected is potentially a very emotional topic. Because of the complexity of the treatment, we believe that the most important aspect of a search for care is to consider a complete approach to a solution, rather than a solely compartmentalized one.

Using a true team approach to care is the hallmark of our practice. You need a team to integrate all the modalities I have described. There are very few institutions that truly use this approach.

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