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Brachial plexus injuries are devastating and usually result from high-energy trauma in young patients. A crucial aspect of improving outcomes from these injuries has been careful preparation for surgery, including accurate classification of the injury, appropriate timing of the intervention, and precise preoperative planning. Clinicians treating brachial plexus injuries need to recognize the pattern of injury presenting in each patient. A thorough workup is critical for successful preoperative planning because priorities need to be identified and matched with available resources in each patient. Counseling patients about realistic expectations is a key component of preparing for surgery, which should not be overlooked.

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