BRACHIAL PLEXUS INJURY-MANAGEMENT GOALS
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SUMMARY
1. Joints: maintain integrity of the joints during the recovery process.
2. Pain: to achieve maximal muscle use at a tolerable pain level as the nerve is recovering.
3. Sensation: educate in safety and protection due to sensory loss.
4. Muscles: maintain strength in unaffected muscles.
5. Function: assist in returning to productive activities.
Reference(s)
Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.
