Our Services

Brachial Plexus Clinic

Description of Services

The Pediatric Brachial Plexus Clinic provides multidisciplinary evaluation and treatment of children with all types of brachial plexus and peripheral nerve injuries. Members of the center's multidisciplinary team include specialists in the following fields:

plastic surgery
physical and occupational therapy
clinical social work
pathology
anesthesiology
neurosurgery
hand surgery
neuroradiology
neurology
orthopaedic surgery

Referral Requirements

Referrals are required from primary care physicians or other Children’s Hospital specialty services. Referrals for patients enrolled in managed care insurance plans also may require authorization from the insurance provider and primary care physician. All necessary referral and authorization forms must be received before the patient’s visit. For accurate provider numbers or more information, please call 412-692-3433.

Other Resources

Brachial Plexus Palsy Foundation
The National Brachial Plexus/Erb’s Palsy Association, Inc.
United Brachial Plexus Network (UBPN)

Our Physicians and Staff

Team members are available during the patient’s appointment to maximize the efficiency of the patient’s evaluation and to facilitate collaboration among the different specialists. Children with injuries to the brachial plexus and peripheral nerves benefit from this approach by receiving comprehensive medical, surgical and psychosocial information throughout their ongoing evaluation.