Description of Services

The Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Injury Center and 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:

• Neurosurgery/Microneurosurgery
  
• Micro-hand surgery
• Neuroradiology
• Neurology
• Physical and occupational therapy
• Clinical social work

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. Patients 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.

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 the office number listed.

Other Resources

• The Brachial Plexus Palsy Foundation
• The National Brachial Plexus/Erb’s Palsy Association, Inc.
• Outreach

P. David Adelson, MD, FACS, FAAP
Neurosurgery

Faculty
Robert Goitz, MD
Hand Surgery

Robert J. Sclabassi, MD, PhD
Neurophysiology

Clinical Support Staff
Susan Oresic, MOTR/L
Paul Polinko, MSW, LSW
Karen Tartar, MS, PT