The physical findings reflect the degree of muscle paralysis from specific spinal nerve injury and unaffected opposing muscle tone. The physical characteristics of each type of injury will be ...
About one in 1,000 children are born with brachial plexus birth injury (BPBI), upper extremity weakness or paralysis resulting from trauma to the brachial plexus nerves during childbirth.
Using a towel for stretches can increase elasticity and relieve tension around the shoulders, which is good for the brachial ...
A novel, composite score based on MRI findings may aid in surgical decision-making for patients with brachial plexus birth injury. MRI may help assess surgical indications faster than traditional ...
Adv Neonatal Care. 2005;5(4):181-189. Kathleen Benjamin, RNC, MS, NNP, The Children's Hospital, Denver, Colo. Shoulder position in relationship to maternal bony pelvis structures. Note the ...