Brachial Plexus Injury Treatment in India

Priya Reddy, a 28-year-old software engineer...

Priya Reddy, a 28-year-old software engineer and avid rock climber, was involved in a high-speed motorcycle accident six months ago. She suffered a severe traction injury to her right shoulder, resulting in a complete loss of sensation and movement in her right arm and hand. Despite months of intensive physiotherapy, she had made no functional recovery. Her neurologist, Dr. Sharma, diagnosed a total brachial plexus avulsion injury. He recommended a complex nerve transfer surgery, using nerves from her leg and opposite shoulder to 're-wire' the damaged plexus. The 12-hour surgery was daunting, followed by a grueling recovery in a rigid shoulder brace for six weeks. For over a year, Priya underwent painful nerve regeneration therapy, celebrating small milestones like a flicker in her bicep. Two years post-op, she has regained enough shoulder and elbow movement to return to work and drive an adapted car. While her hand function remains limited, her emotional journey evolved from profound grief and identity loss as an athlete to a hard-won acceptance and fierce pride in her resilience, focusing on what she can do rather than what she lost.