How much is a brachial plexus injury worth?
How much is a brachial plexus injury worth?
This type of brachial plexus injury is very common when complications such as shoulder dystocia arise. How Much Are Brachial Plexus Injury Cases Worth? The average settlement value for a birth injury malpractice case involving a brachial plexus injury is around $750,000 to $2,500,000.
Can you sue for brachial plexus injury?
A brachial plexus injury lawsuit is a legal means to sue and attempt to recover monetary damages from those responsible for your child’s injury.
How long is recovery from brachial plexus surgery?
Surgery for a brachial plexus injury can range from 3 to 12 hours, depending on the complexity of the case. Patients can expect to restrict their activities for at least four weeks following surgery; therapy for the upper extremity may be necessary for several months while nerves and muscles recover.
How do I examine my brachial plexus?
To help diagnose the extent and severity of a brachial plexus injury, you may have one or more of the following tests:
- X-ray.
- Electromyography (EMG).
- Nerve conduction studies.
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
- Computerized tomography (CT) myelography.
Who is the best doctor for brachial plexus surgery?
Dr. Allan Peljovich and Dr. Bryce Gillespie are also the hand and upper extremity surgery consultants to Shepherd Center, one of the largest rehabilitation hospitals in the U.S. They also specialize in treating brachial plexus injuries in adults.
What is a brachial plexus injury?
The brachial plexus is a nerve group connecting the spinal cord to the entire upper extremity, from the shoulder to the hand. When any part of this nerve network is stretched, compressed, or torn, it is known as a brachial plexus injury.
What happened to the Choa brachial plexus program?
It is important to know that Drs. Peljovich, Ratner, Gillespie, and Templeton, the only four surgeons of the CHOA Brachial Plexus Program, continue to provide the same expert care to patients now through The Hand & Upper Extremity Center of Georgia.
