Brachial Plexus Clinic
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Brachial Plexus Clinic is a multidisciplinary clinic. Our special team provides comprehensive medical and surgical evaluation and treatment of infants, children and adults with brachial plexus and other peripheral nerve injuries.
Multidisciplinary team members include specialists from neurosurgery, plastic surgery, neurology, rehabilitation, nursing and occupational therapy. These specialists are available during your clinic visit to maximize the efficiency of your evaluation and to facilitate collaboration of the different specialists. The Brachial Plexus Clinic is held monthly. The adult clinic is on the first Wednesday of even months, the pediatric/adult clinic is on the first Thursday of odd months.
Clinic Coordinators
- Shona S. Lenss, MS CFNP, Pediatric Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner. 608-265-2194
- Andrea Strayer, MS, NP, CNRN, Adult Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner. 608-262-4401
Staff Physicians
- Miroslav Backonja, MD, Associate Professor and Director of
Research and Education at the UW Pain Research and Treatment Center,
Department of Neurology. Dr. Backonja specializes in the management
of neuropathic pain.
- Michael L. Bentz, MD, Professor and Chairman of Plastic & Reconstructive
Surgery. Dr. Bentz specializes in microsurgery and surgery of the hand.
- Dominic Fee, MD, Attending Physician, Neuromuscular Specialist.
Dr. Fee is a neurologist with expertise in evaluating peripheral nerve
and muscle conditions including performance of nerve conduction studies
and electromyography.
- Lindell Gentry, MD, Professor of Radiology, Neurology, and
Neurosurgery, Interprets radiographic images.
- Bermans J. Iskandar,
MD, Assistant Professor and Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery.
Dr. Iskandar specializes in brachial plexus injuries in children and
adults.
- Neil Salyapongse, MD, Assistant Professor of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.
- Debroah Rusy, MD, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, Dr.
Rusy is an anesthesiologist, she provides electrophysiological monitoring
during surgery.
- Gregory Trost, MD, Associate Professor of Neurosurgery and
Director of the Spinal Surgery Program. Dr. Trost specializes in adult
brachial plexus, peripheral nerve injuries, and disorders of the spine.
- Andrew Waclawik, MD, Assistant Professor of Neurology, Dr. Waclawik is a neurologist with expertise in neuromuscular diseases and evaluation of peripheral neuropathies.
Hand/Upper Extremity Therapy
Staffed by Occupational or Physical therapists trained in the treatment of brachial plexus injuries. The therapists work closely with the brachial plexus team to assess therapy needs, provide treatment, and consult with community based therapists. Treatment approaches include neuromuscular retraining, muscle performance exercises, range of motion, splinting, biofeedback, self-care adaptations, and patient/family education. For pediatric patients, developmental based evaluation and treatment will also be performed. Please contact the appropriate individual below at (608) 263-8060.- Karen Blaschke, OTR/CHT, Adult
- Sarah Wetteneck, OTR, Pediatric
Brachial Plexus Clinic Facilities
UW Hospital and Clinics and the UW Children's Hospital
Department of Neurosurgery
600 Highland Avenue
Madison, WI 53792
For More Information / To Make an Appointment
To learn more about the Brachial Plexus Clinic, or to schedule an appointment, contact us at: (608) 263-1410 or Fax (608) 263-1728.
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