Nerve injuries in children may occur during birth and they can sometimes be hard to identify. Dr. Krister Freese discusses the symptoms and treatment options of brachial plexus injuries, how to keep an eye out for signs and ways to prevent this type of injury.

Brachial Plexus

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Krister Freese, M.D.

Krister Freese, M.D., is a Pacific Northwest native from Puyallup, Washington. He received his undergraduate degree from Pacific Lutheran University and went on to obtain his medical doctorate at the University of Washington. He subsequently completed his orthopedic residency at the University of Hawaii. He completed two fellowships, one in pediatric orthopedic surgery and a second in hand and upper extremity surgery in 2016, at the University of Colorado.

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