Study shows benefits of amputation for patients with severe brachial plexus injuries

Washington [US], June 30 (ANI): As per research in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, reconstruction surgery might not work for some people with severe brachial plexus injuries, hence they choose to go through an amputation. In a retrospective review by Mayo Clinic researchers, these patients reported less mechanical shoulder pain, higher employment rates, and greater post-amputation satisfaction.

The brachial plexus