Pediatric Brachial Plexus and Nerve Clinic
The pediatric Brachial Plexus and Nerve Clinic at Monroe Carell focuses on early intervention and treatment of injuries to this nerve network in the upper body. Our approach provides healing and recovery through therapy, with a pathway to surgery if needed.
Conditions We Treat
- Lower extremity nerve injury, compression, or tumors
- Upper extremity nerve injury, compression, or tumors
Meet Your Care Team
William B. BurnetteMD, MS
- Developmental Delay, Difficulty Walking, Neuromuscular Disorders, Neurosciences, Pediatric Neurology, Weakness / Hypotonia
Izabela A. GaldynMD
- Cleft Lip and Palate, Ear Deformities, Facial Paralysis, Hand Surgery, Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Peripheral Nerve, Plastic Surgery
John C. WellonsIII, MD, MSPH
- Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Injury, Compression or Tumors, Congenital Malformations of the Brain and Spinal Cord, Neurological Surgery, Neurosciences, Pediatric Neurologic Surgery, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Stroke and Cerebrovascular
Why Choose Brachial Plexus and Nerve Care at Monroe Carell
- Early intervention
Our early intervention plan can help some children avoid future surgery, saving your family time and hospital costs.
- A team approach
Our team approach to care means your child has access to Vanderbilt’s specially trained experts in neurosurgery, neuromuscular disorders, hand and upper extremity surgery, occupational therapy, orthopaedics, shoulder surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery and child life services.
- Health education
We educate you and your family physician about the best injury management and recovery practices.
- Adaptive care
We find and treat ongoing challenges of brachial plexus injuries and limb development with therapy and treatments that match their age and development level.