Brachial Plexus Injury
A stinger or burner is an injury to the nerves that travel from your neck and down your arm.
There are seven bones in your neck called vertebrae. The vertebrae are held together by ligaments. Your spinal cord goes from the bottom of your brain through a canal in your vertebrae down to your lower back. Nerves come off the spinal cord that make your limbs and body move and have sensation. These are called peripheral nerves. A group of peripheral nerves called the brachial plexus leaves the spinal cord and travels between the vertebrae and into the shoulder, giving your arm its ability to function. These are the nerves that are injured when you have a stinger.
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| Service Name | Appointment |
|---|---|
| Adult Neurosurgery - Brachial Plexus Program | 734-936-5017 |
