Hello, I'm new here

[wazza]

Hi there,
I'm new here as the subject says. Basically, I've sustained a brachial plexus injury from a motorbike accident in early March (11th). At present I can move my affected arm a little bit (say 40% forward, same back, and about 20% left + right from a standing position)

My MRI result is:

MR CERVICAL SPINE AND BRACHIAL PLEXUS
Clinical notes: Right C5/6 traction injury.
Technique: Sagittal axial and corona! T1, T2 and STIR sequences.
Findings: There is mild degenerative disc disease at the C5/6 level, with a mild kyphosis centred at this level consistent with old injury.
The cord shows normal signal and contour throughout. No central cervical spinal canal stenosis is detected. Foramen magnum structures appear normal.
There is no MR evidence of pseudo meningocele to suggest complete avulsion of cervical nerve roots.
However, there is diffuse mildly increased T2 signal intensity in the cords and trunks of the right brachial plexus at the C5 and C6 levels which is a non-specific finding consistent with neuritis, or neurapraxia, with the differential diagnosis dependent on the clinical history.
Conclusion: Right C5 and C6 neurapraxia.

I have also had an ultrasound done which resulted as:

There is no evidence of any tears in the tendons of the rotator cuff. There is a large fluid collection in the subacromial region extending to the subdeltoid bursa which is somewhat thickened and causes impingement. Thyere is no evidence of fluid in any of the tendon sheaths and no abduction is possible

I had a nerve conduction study done on Friday, hospital appointment today which the doctor looked at it and didn't tell me much info. Basically just said to keep doing what I'm doing at moment (physio) and I will be speaking to plastic surgeons in 2 weeks in regards to options if surgery is needed.

Currently going to physio twice a week. Just started at a new hospital, was assessed yesterday and the first physio session there starts tomorrow.

I get neuropathic pain near my thumb pretty much 24/7. Best way to describe it is I can always 'feel it' while sometimes it gets to be a very strong pain for a short while then goes back to 'just feeling it' pain.

Anyway, that's my story so far and I hope to read up on more in regards to brachial plexus (injuries + recoveries)

Thanks...


Warren

[wazza]

oops, also forgot to add. I have no 'bicep movement' at present but the ohysio yesterday stated he felt a twinge of movement at times while assessing my bicep movement. Hopefully that has room to improve. I am fairly normal now with ny wrist + hand movement, it just gets a little sore if I move my hand to be palm upwards.

[cbe411]

Warren, for lack of better words, welcome to the club no one wants to join... we are an interesting group here... all GREAT people... we tend to be a bit nutty at times... feel free to ask any and all questions here sa I am sure someone can help! We have heard it all, no question is a dumb one... where do you live?

Courtney

[admin]

hi!,
live in Melbourne Australia, 8:45am here. Just got to work, where all Im basically doing is hanging out doing support when needed (not often). Im a networks admin, have the company network runnng smooth, so it's been a god send for my boss to let me back basically just to help keep my mind of things when needed

[wazza]

hi!, (think I just posted as guest before)
live in Melbourne Australia, 8:45am here. Just got to work, where all Im basically doing is hanging out doing support when needed (not often). Im a networks admin, have the company network runnng smooth, so it's been a god send for my boss to let me back basically just to help keep my mind of things when needed