"I never imagined that such a thin nerve could be so powerful. Fortunately, it was repaired in time and has now recovered — otherwise I would have been left disabled…"

In the consultation room of Vice President Zhang Songjian, an expert in peripheral nerves, Ms. Zhang, in her fifties, showed the function of her right arm while telling President Zhang about her experience of treatment…

Axillary nerve injury within the brachial plexus
Before treatment: unable to lift her right arm
More than 5 months after surgery: flexible and unimpaired
Shoulder dislocation caused brachial plexus injury
Her right arm could not be lifted at all…

· ZZ.RENJI ·

The cause of Ms. Zhang's brachial plexus injury was a "shoulder dislocation" resulting from an accident. She was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment at the time. After a period of recovery, the wound healed, but her right arm still could not be lifted, and numbness also appeared in her shoulder…

Ms. Zhang said:
"After the accident, although the function of my right arm was poor, it recovered little by little. For example, before, extending and bending my arm and grasping things were not flexible enough, but as the recovery time grew longer, these functions gradually came back";
"It was only my shoulder that could not be lifted at all. Numbness also appeared, and I felt that my right shoulder had become a bit thinner. I couldn't reach items on high places, couldn't comb my hair… My ability to take care of myself was affected. At that time I thought: Is this a sequela? Am I going to be disabled? I was extremely anxious…"

The accident caused brachial plexus injury in her right arm
Shoulder abduction disorder, numbness, and other sensations appeared
Ms. Zhang's child, who works in Zhengzhou, began searching and inquiring online to find out what this condition was. Afterward, they got in touch with the peripheral nerve surgery expert Vice President Zhang Songjian and his assistant. Based on the cause and symptoms described by Ms. Zhang's child, the preliminary diagnosis was: brachial plexus injury, and it was suggested that she come to the hospital for an in-person consultation in order to make an accurate diagnosis.

Ms. Zhang's child later recounted:
"Although we are both in Zhengzhou, I had only heard of Renji before and did not have a deep understanding of the hospital. After learning that it could be treated, I first came to the hospital myself to visit in person, consulted President Zhang face to face, and also went to the wards, where there were many cases similar to my mother's";
"Through this visit, I not only learned that this is the Henan Provincial Brachial Plexus Diagnosis and Treatment Center, but also that it is a hospital that inspires deep respect. In more than 20 years since its founding, it has both set world records and made technological innovations that have helped many people avoid disability…"

Henan Provincial Brachial Plexus Diagnosis and Treatment Center
Immediately, they made an appointment with President Zhang for admission, and at the same time arranged matters for their mother to come to Zhengzhou for treatment at the hospital…
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“Nerve repair + disciplined exercise” ​
Lifting the shoulder freely and flexibly…
· ZZ.RENJI ·

At the appointed time, accompanied by family members, Ms. Zhang came to Renji. After physical examination and combined with tests, President Zhang found: shoulder abduction disorder of the right arm, inability to lift the shoulder, raise the arm, etc., accompanied by numbness, mild muscle atrophy, and other conditions. The confirmed diagnosis was: axillary nerve injury within the brachial plexus.

Immediately, a plan of "nerve repair + rehabilitation exercise" was formulated for her.

President Zhang said:
"The treatment of brachial plexus injury differs from that of other diseases. Successful surgery is only the prerequisite. To achieve ideal functional recovery, the patient's disciplined exercise is also needed — this is the guarantee. Only when the two fully cooperate can better results be achieved…"

The surgery was successfully completed the next day. During the operation, President Zhang used microsurgical techniques to repair the damaged nerves, etc. The entire operation lasted more than an hour and was successfully completed. After surgery, targeted functional exercises and other interventions were promptly introduced to stimulate nerve recovery. After returning home, she completed the exercise methods taught by the medical staff with full quantity and quality every day.

Ms. Zhang said: "I recovered better day by day, and I had more energy for exercise. The medical staff would also regularly call or message on WeChat to ask about my recovery, correct or guide my exercises…"

Reexamination more than 5 months after surgery
Her right arm's shoulder abduction, raising, and other functions were flexible and unimpaired
Reexamination more than 5 months after surgery
Her right arm, shoulder lifting, and raising functions were good
With both arms placed together for raising, abduction, etc., it was already impossible to tell which one had been the affected limb

Ms. Zhang's child said: "It truly lives up to being the Henan Provincial Brachial Plexus Diagnosis and Treatment Center — it really deserves its reputation…"
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Before treatment and after ideal recovery, not only was the function of her right arm ideally restored, but her overall state also underwent a tremendous change. Previously gloomy and anxious, now with smiling eyes and brows.

We all know: once the brachial plexus is injured, it affects not only the function of the arm. If treatment is delayed for a long time, muscle atrophy will also occur — and this is irreversible. Therefore, functional impairment, muscle atrophy, etc., bring restricted self-care and strike at one's self-esteem…

If you are currently troubled by "brachial plexus injury," you might as well come to Renji · Peripheral Nerve Department and give it a try. Today's medical technology is already very advanced, and it can enable damaged nerves to recover better, and allow you to have the same flexibility as Ms. Zhang.

A tertiary hospital with more than 20 years since its founding
Zhengzhou Renji Hospital is
the Henan Provincial Brachial Plexus Diagnosis and Treatment Center