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CASE REPORT
Backpack palsy with Horner’s syndrome

Summary

Traumatic injuries to the brachial plexus are typically high impact and can be debilitating, life-changing injuries. Backpack palsy is a rare but well-established cause of brachial plexus injury, arising as a result of heavy backpack use. We present an unusual case of backpack palsy with Horner’s syndrome.

  • Plastic and reconstructive surgery
  • Accidents, injuries
  • Neurological injury
  • Peripheral nerve disease
  • Trauma CNS /PNS

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