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This study aims to analyze the demographic, mechanistic, and injury characteristics of adult traumatic brachial plexus injuries in Punjab.

March 25, 2026CureusOpen Access

Epidemiology and Clinical Profile of Brachial Plexus Injuries in Semi-Urban Punjab: Insights From a Retrospective Study at a Tertiary Care Center

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MMMohd. Altaf MirCentral University of Punjab RKRahul KaushikCentral University of Punjab DKDevinder KumarCentral University of Punjab

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Retrospective analysis reveals high-energy two-wheeler accidents cause significant brachial plexus injuries in adults, indicating a need for trauma prevention.

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This study aims to analyze the demographic, mechanistic, and injury characteristics of adult traumatic brachial plexus injuries in Punjab.
Retrospective observational study conducted over a two-year period at a tertiary care center.
Included adults (≥18 years) with confirmed traumatic brachial plexus injury.
Collected data on demographics, mechanisms of injury, plexus involvement, and management modalities.
Performed descriptive statistical analysis.
Seventy-five adult patients with a mean age of 29.1 years were included; 92% were male.
Road traffic accidents were the leading cause, particularly two-wheeler accidents (78.7%).
Complete involvement of C5-T1 was observed in 78.7% of cases.
Sixty percent of patients presented more than six months after the injury.
About 68% of patients underwent surgical intervention.

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Mir et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c37bd4b34aaaeb1a67e8d4 https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.105691

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Retrospective analysis reveals high-energy two-wheeler accidents cause significant brachial plexus injuries in adults, indicating a need for trauma prevention.

Epidemiology and Clinical Profile of Brachial Plexus Injuries in Semi-Urban Punjab: Insights From a Retrospective Study at a Tertiary Care Center

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Epidemiology and Clinical Profile of Brachial Plexus Injuries in Semi-Urban Punjab: Insights From a Retrospective Study at a Tertiary Care Center

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