Key planning information for brachial plexus surgery in Germany.
4–12 hrsProcedure time
3 hospitalsList brachial plexus surgery
Brachial Plexus Surgery in Germany is priced per case at 3 hospitals. The operation takes 4 to 12 hours. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
Hospitals and clinics offering Brachial Plexus Surgery in Germany
Brachial Plexus Surgery is listed by 3 hospitals in Germany. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.
Established in 1884, the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf underwent full modernization in 2009 and emerged as the most innovative European hospital. Its dedicated International Office supports roundabout 1,000 foreign patients a year.
One of Germany's largest hospitals, made up of more than 50 clinics and specialist institutes spanning all medical specialties. Kinikum Stuttgart is regarded as one of the best hospitals in Germany, and is a referral center for oncology, ENT, pediatrics and more.
DoctorsNHProf. Nikolai HopfOODr. Onenn Orio-glaunecView all 8
The University Medical Center Freiburg is one of the largest medical facilities in Europe and part of the Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, one of five outstanding centers of academic excellency in Germany.
DoctorsGNProf. Guido NikkhahJZProf. Josef ZentnerView all 38
What is Brachial Plexus Surgery?
Brachial Plexus Surgery is performed to restore traumatic damage caused to the Brachial Plexus. The Brachial Plexus is a group of nerves that extends from the spine and proceeds to the neck, shoulders, armpit region, and into the arm. The damaged nerves are repaired by shifting and grafting a nerve that develops at the spine and moves to the Brachial Plexus.
What kinds of injuries are cured by the surgery?
Brachial Plexus Surgery treats the following diseases and conditions:
Traumatic injury to the Brachial Plexus such as a cut or a tear of the tissue
Obstetrical palsy (Erb’s Palsy)
Immovable muscles of shoulder, elbow, and fingers
Entirely limp limbs without sensory or muscular functions
How to prepare for the surgery?
The patient is required to undergo certain tests and take precautions before the surgery, which may include:
Electromyography (EMG) test, which is a nerve conduction study
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
About Brachial Plexus Surgery
Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.
Duration of surgery/treatment
The duration of the surgery ranges from 4 to 12 hours.
Days admitted
The patient needs to stay in the hospital for a couple of days after the surgery.
Anesthesia
General Anesthesia.
Recovery
The patient will take six to eight months to fully recover from the surgery.
It will take about two to three years for the patient’s strength to improve.
If the recovery is slower than the expected time, another EMG is required. This will confirm if the nerves are growing and restoring properly.
Risks
The following surgical complications are possible:
- Infection
- Bleeding
- Unfavorable response to anesthesia
- Further impairment of the brachial plexus
- Weakness after the surgery
After care
Ensure that the following things are ready:
- Incision dressing changes
- Alcohol gel for disinfection
- Sterile gauze pads
- Easy-to-remove medical tape
- Tylenol, etc
- The recovery may involve a little pain in some cases. However, medication is provided if there is pain.
- To prevent movement of the arm, the patient will have to use a sling on the arm. This will reduce pain as well.
- Engaging in light daily activities at home is encouraged.
- The patient should undergo physiotherapy after about two weeks from the day of the surgery.
University Hospital
ISOPrice on request
Public Hospital
University Hospital