Brachial plexus injury care at Mayo Clinic
Your Mayo Clinic care team
At Mayo Clinic, neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, hand and microvascular surgeons, physical rehabilitation experts, and other specialists collaborate as a team to evaluate and treat each patient.
Everyone on the team, regardless of medical specialty, is focused on brachial plexus injuries. This means that you're not just getting one opinion — you benefit from the knowledge and experience of each specialist on the multidisciplinary team.
Advanced diagnosis and treatment
With state-of-the-art research and lab facilities, Mayo Clinic specialists use advanced technology, cutting-edge imaging tests and comprehensive exams to get a detailed, accurate diagnosis of your injury. Surgeons, radiologists, physical therapists and other specialists collaborate as a team to evaluate your condition and choose the best treatment.
At Mayo Clinic's campuses in Minnesota, Arizona and Florida, neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons work together to perform needed surgeries at the same time. One surgeon may be operating on your brachial plexus while another is taking nerve grafts from your calf or harvesting muscle to transfer to your injured arm. This can shorten the length of time you need to be under anesthesia.
Research and innovation
Surgeons and scientists collaborate in Mayo Clinic labs for microsurgery and regenerative medicine to develop new solutions that improve nerve healing, speed recovery and improve the outcomes for patients with brachial plexus injuries. This constant, enthusiastic search for better ways to repair nerves, muscles and tendons has made brachial plexus treatment more reliable and consistent for patients at Mayo Clinic.
Expertise and rankings
Experience
Mayo Clinic's brachial plexus surgeons are recognized nationally and internationally for their surgical technical excellence and innovative abilities to solve both straightforward and complex brachial plexus problems. Each year, hundreds of people with brachial plexus injuries are treated at Mayo Clinic.
Treatment expertise
Brachial plexus surgeons at Mayo Clinic have an extensive depth and breadth of experience with advanced microsurgical techniques. They have developed new muscle and tendon transfers and are at the forefront in understanding nerve regeneration.
Nationally recognized expertise
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, are ranked among the Best Hospitals for orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report. Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., has been recognized as one of the top Rehabilitation hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, are ranked among the Best Hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings.
Locations, travel and lodging
Mayo Clinic has major campuses in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona; Jacksonville, Florida; and Rochester, Minnesota. The Mayo Clinic Health System has dozens of locations in several states.
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Costs and insurance
Mayo Clinic works with hundreds of insurance companies and is an in-network provider for millions of people.
In most cases, Mayo Clinic doesn't require a physician referral. Some insurers require referrals or may have additional requirements for certain medical care. All appointments are prioritized on the basis of medical need.
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