Verletzungen des Plexus brachialis: Ein Überblick für die Praxis

Verletzungen des Plexus brachialis gehören zu den schwerwiegendsten Nervenschädigungen der oberen Extremitäten. Funktionsverluste führen für Patient*innen oft zu massiven Einschränkungen und psychosozialer Belastung. Therapeut*innen in der Handrehabilitation brauchen ein grundlegendes Verständnis der neuroanatomischen und pathophysiologischen Zusammenhänge, um gezielt auf die individuelle Funktionsstörung eingehen zu können.

Publication History

Article published online:
25 July 2025

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