Understanding brachial plexus injury: mechanisms, clinical implications, and rehabilitation strategies

• Autores: Karina Elizabeth Ayala Díaz, Guillermo David Rodríguez Molina, Carlos Xavier Cabrera Angüisaca, Lisette Carolina Peñafiel Bernal, Danny Angelo Quinchi Maicelo
• Localización: Revista Sanitaria de Investigación, ISSN-e 2660-7085, Vol. 6, Nº. 6, 2025
• Idioma: inglés
• DOI: 10.34896/RSI.2025.61.21.001
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  • español

    Este artículo tiene como objetivo explorar los diversos aspectos de las lesiones del plexo braquial, profundizando en sus mecanismos, implicaciones clínicas y estrategias de rehabilitación, proporcionando así una comprensión profunda de esta compleja afección médica y orientando las prácticas clínicas futuras.

  • English

    This paper aims to explore the multifaceted aspects of brachial plexus injuries, delving into their mechanisms, clinical implications, and rehabilitation strategies, thereby providing a thorough understanding of this complex medical condition and informing future clinical practices.

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