Table 12.26.2
The main patterns of closed supraclavicular injuries of the brachial plexus
TypePattern of injuryIncidence (%)

1

Rupture or avulsion of C5 and C6 (C7) with an intact (C7), C8, and T1

35

2

Rupture of C5 and C6 (C7) and avulsion of (C7), C8, and T1

30

3

Avulsion of the whole brachial plexus

20

4

Other—many other variations of injury may occur

15

TypePattern of injuryIncidence (%)

1

Rupture or avulsion of C5 and C6 (C7) with an intact (C7), C8, and T1

35

2

Rupture of C5 and C6 (C7) and avulsion of (C7), C8, and T1

30

3

Avulsion of the whole brachial plexus

20

4

Other—many other variations of injury may occur

15

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