Brachial Plexus Palsy

The long-term goals for a child with brachial plexus palsy are to be able to have partial use of an affected arm or a hand. Having the ability to feed one’s self or to use the affected arm or hand to help the other arm lift and carry things is a realistic goal. Most of the mild cases of brachial plexus palsy injuries recover in 3 to 4 months and more severe cases improve slowly over 18 to 214 months. By the age of 2 no further improvement or recovery will be made in brachial plexus injuries.

Adjusting to life with a brachial plexus injury can be challenging when growing up. Things like driving a car can be a challenge without the full use of the arm or hand. Finding lifestyle modifications can be very helpful and there are ways to have special modifications made to make things like driving with brachial plexus injuries easier. For example, to find a vehicle to make driving safer and easier you should purchase a vehicle that best suits your needs and also has a mobility program that will pay for a large amount of your modification. When going to the dealer to purchase your vehicle you should request for an application form and have an assessment done at a driver assessment facility or by your healthcare professional so that you can have a prescription detailing the modifications needed due to the brachial plexus injuries. An adaptive equipment dealer can do the required modification work and you can select the equipment that will best assist your needs. A rebate form will can be filled out and taken to the dealer.

Living with brachial plexus palsy injuries can be challenging but with extra effort many people find they are able to live a life of near to complete independence. While healthcare is becoming more advanced there will be improved techniques and surgical procedures that will make the adjustment for people living with brachial plexus injuries more smooth and enjoyable.

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