Traumatic Bilateral Brachial Plexus Injury

Traumatic brachial plexus injuries are serious, life-changing injuries that are becoming more common worldwide. A thorough physical examination, as well as radiologic and electrodiagnostic tests, are all part of the initial evaluation. Parameters such as injury patterns, the timing of intervention, patients' expectations, and pre-injury functional level should always be considered. A bilateral brachial plexus injury is a very uncommon occurrence. To our knowledge, only one case of a bilateral brachial plexus injury associated with trauma has been published in recent literature. We present a rare case of a 19-year-old man who sustained a bilateral brachial plexus injury after a motorbike accident. The patient underwent exploration of the left brachial plexus and a modified Oberlin procedure on his left arm. The right plexus injury was managed conservatively. After a follow-up period of 12 months, the patient completely returned to his previous functional level.

Automated summary

Traumatic brachial plexus injuries are increasing worldwide, requiring thorough evaluation through physical examination and various tests. Bilateral brachial plexus injuries are extremely rare, and we report a rare case of a 19-year-old male who sustained bilateral brachial plexus injuries after a motorbike accident, achieving good recovery through surgery and conservative treatment.