Pediatric brachial plexus patient

Brachial Plexus Injuries

Whether your child experienced a brachial plexus injury during childbirth or at a later age during a traumatic accident, Wolfson Children’s Hospital has an expert team ready to help.

Brachial Plexus Injury Center

The Brachial Plexus Injury Center at the Stys Neuroscience Institute brings together experts from different medical specialties to make sure every aspect of your child’s injury is cared for.

Brachial Plexus Injury Center


Wolfson Children's Hospital
Nemour's Children's Hospital
University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville

Wolfson Children’s Hospital provides pediatric brachial plexus services in collaboration with Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville, the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville, and Mayo Clinic Jacksonville.

Why Wolfson

Wolfson Children’s Hospital has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the 50 best children’s hospitals in the nation for neurology and neurosurgery. Our team is involved in research and clinical trials and provides treatment options based on the latest medical advancements.

Treatments We Offer

Our brachial plexus specialists help children regain movement and feeling in their arms and hands by using the latest medical advancements.

  • Brachial plexus surgery, including primary exploration, intraoperative electrophysiology, neuroma resection, nerve grafting and nerve transfers
  • Tendon transfers
  • Non-surgical interventions, such as Botox, electrical stimulation, constraint therapy and occupational therapy

Post-Operative Care

Not all brachial plexus injuries require surgery, but when they do, your child will be cared for afterward in a specialized pediatric intensive care unit staffed by a care team trained in children’s neurological conditions.

Brachial Plexus Injury Center


Wolfson Children's Hospital
Nemour's Children's Hospital
University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville

Wolfson Children’s Hospital provides pediatric brachial plexus services in collaboration with Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville, the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville, and Mayo Clinic Jacksonville.

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High-Tech Neurosurgery

Wolfson Children's is a national leader in both minimally invasive and highly complex neurological surgeries. Our state-of-the-art operating rooms are specially equipped to bring MRI to the patient during surgery. Surgeons can use the sophisticated imaging equipment during procedures to precisely guide and verify intricate repairs, all leading to better outcomes.

  • At Wolfson Children’s, our multidisciplinary team works together to treat the specific needs of your child. Our neurology, neurosurgery, physical medicine and rehab, and orthopedic teams work together to create a treatment plan based on your child’s specific needs.

  • The Brachial Plexus Injury Center serves the North Florida and South Georgia region and beyond. Your child may receive care from specialists at Nemours, Wolfson Children’s and UF Health Pediatric Multispecialty Clinic, all located at or next to the Wolfson Children’s main campus in downtown Jacksonville.