This FAQ is meant to answer general questions that we have found have been asked frequently of UBPN about brachial plexus injuries. If you have a question or a concern that you think should be addressed by this FAQ, we welcome your input. Please contact info@ubpn.org with your suggestions.

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• My child has a brachial plexus injury and is only a few months old. What do I do?
• My doctor says to wait and see what happens. What do I watch for?
• How do I apply for SSI?
• What is Early Intervention and what does it cover?
• How often does this happen?
• What movements will a person with this injury have difficulty with?
• What kind of heath care/treatment should I be seeking?
• What is Horner's Syndrome?
• What does UBPN do to promote awareness?
• How can I subscribe to Outreach?
• How can I find a support group?
• How can I get involved?
• What resources are there for people in the military?
• How can I change my email address in my profile on the message boards?
• How can I search on the message boards?
• Does UBPN accept donations?
• How can I get reduced or free airfare to travel to surgery?

• Do I have a good malpractice case?
• How do I find an attorney?

• Should I seek therapy and what is the difference between PT and OT?

Questions and Answers will be added here soon.

• What tests should be preformed on the adult OBPI to determine extent of injury?
• Is arthritis more of a problem for adults with this injury?
• What problems might I have with the unaffected arm over time?
• Is it important to get copies of medical records?
• What does my doctor and the hospital need to know about my bpi prior to a non bpi surgery?

• Why doesn't my arm work?
• What are the diagnostic tools for determining extent of injury?
• Why do I feel pain when I have no movement?
• I had the nerve surgery after my accident. How quickly do nerves regenerate?
• What resources are available to help me return to school?
• What are some ways to handle manual tasks?
• Do I need my car adapted to drive?