Conservative management of traumatic brachial plexus injury: a case report

Simran A. Mishra; Stuti N. Gaikwad; Suvarna S. Ganvir

doi:10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20241270

Authors

Simran A. Mishra Department of Neurophysiotherapy, DVVPFs College of Physiotherapy, Ahmednagar, India
Stuti N. Gaikwad Department of Neurophysiotherapy, DVVPFs College of Physiotherapy, Ahmednagar, India https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1820-5049
Suvarna S. Ganvir Department of Neurophysiotherapy, DVVPFs College of Physiotherapy, Ahmednagar, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1383-6179

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20241270

Keywords:

Traumatic, Disability, Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy, Brachial plexus injury

Abstract

Brachial plexus injury (BPI) is one of the devastating conditions for patients, which has a negative impact on patients' quality of life. It renders patients with an inability to achieve functional independence. With advancements in surgeries and rehabilitation, improvement in these domains is possible. This case report describes the rehabilitation of a 28-year-old male patient. Being a driver by occupation and the only earning member in the family, upper limb function was essential for functional independence and resume work. After examination, problems were identified, goals were set, and intervention was planned. The patient took 2 months of inpatient rehabilitation six days a week. After completion of treatment, the patient was independent in basic and instrumental activities of daily living. The study concludes that structured, evidence-based physiotherapy treatment is effective in achieving functional independence and reducing disability in patients with traumatic BPI.

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