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Congress: ECR25
Poster Number: C-13879
Type: Poster: EPOS Radiographer (educational)
Authorblock: D. Szczerpa1, B. Tung1, I. Babatsikos1, S. Jalali2, S. Lerman1, H. Mehta1, S. Maddineni1, J. Meshekow1, P. Gerard1; 1Valhalla, NY/US, 2Philadelphia, AL/US
Disclosures:
David Szczerpa: Nothing to disclose
Brian Tung: Nothing to disclose
Ioannis Babatsikos: Nothing to disclose
Shayan Jalali: Nothing to disclose
Sheldon Lerman: Nothing to disclose
Hasit Mehta: Nothing to disclose
Shekher Maddineni: Nothing to disclose
Jared Meshekow: Nothing to disclose
Perry Gerard: Nothing to disclose
Keywords: Anatomy, Neuroradiology peripheral nerve, CT, MR, Education, Education and training
Learning objectives To enhance understanding of the complex brachial plexus anatomy. To demonstrate the efficacy of clay models as a dynamic educational tool for medical students and residents. Provide an overview of the most common pathologies affecting the brachial plexus.
Read more Background The brachial plexus is a neuronal network providing sensory and motor innervation to the upper extremity, shoulder and upper chest. The brachial plexus is formed by lower cervical and upper thoracic ventral nerve roots, conventionally from C5-T1. Distally, the brachial plexus includes diverging and converging trunks, divisions, cords and terminal branches (Figure 1). Most commonly, the brachial plexus is comprised of five roots, three trunks (superior, middle, and inferior), six divisions (three anterior and three posterior), and three cords (lateral,...
Read more Findings and procedure details Identification of pathology involving the brachial plexus requires a detailed understanding of the complex brachial plexus anatomy. Brachial plexopathies can be divided into traumatic and non-traumatic categories and further categorized by location of involvement. Diagnosis of brachial plexopathies requires detailed medical history and physical examination, however medical imaging such as CT, MRI and ultrasound can be utilized to confirm diagnosis, assist with prognostication and guide surgical planning.Traumatic brachial plexus injuries can be described by injury mechanism (penetrating or blunt), location...
Read more Conclusion Clay modeling is an effective and creative educational strategy for teaching brachial plexus anatomy and pathology. It allows for increased engagement, enhanced spatial understanding, and improved retention of complex anatomical information. The complex structure of the brachial plexus often challenges medical students and residents, therefore, integrating clay modeling into medical education can significantly improve learning outcomes for learners at every level. 
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