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ArticleFrontiers in rehabilitation sciences2026

Early multimodal rehabilitation and functional outcomes of a left brachial plexus injury after general anesthesia: a case report.

Yiru Jiang, Shuqi Hu, Bingjie Yang, Wei Zhang, Song Shu, Hao Zhang

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Article in Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Yiru JiangThe Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Hangzhou, China.
Shuqi HuDepartment of Neurology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, China.
Bingjie YangDepartment of Neurology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, China.
Wei ZhangThe Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Hangzhou, China.
Song ShuDepartment of Neurology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, China.
Hao ZhangDepartment of Neurology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, China.

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Abstract

Brachial plexus injury (BPI) is a common perioperative complication, often caused by intraoperative trauma or improper positioning during surgery. While some BPIs recover spontaneously, many patients experience long-term functional impairments, particularly in the upper limb. This case is distinguished by its focus on a rare perioperative iatrogenic C5-C6 BPI in an adolescent following laparoscopic surgery. Crucially, unlike many traditional protocols, an early multimodal rehabilitation program was implemented within only one week of diagnosis. This program incorporated physical therapy, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, and progressive resistance training. After six months, the patient achieved full motor recovery and regained unrestricted mobility in his left upper limb. This case highlights the importance of very early intervention in optimizing functional outcomes and effectively preventing secondary complications like muscle atrophy, even in patients with potential for spontaneous recovery.

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brachial plexus injuryfunctional rehabilitationgeneral anesthesiaperipheral nerve injuryperipheral nerve regeneration

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PMCPMC13272071

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