Extractions: (advertisement) Synonyms, Key Words, and Related Terms: brachial plexus injury, obstetric brachial plexus palsy, obstetrical brachial plexus palsy, brachial plexus palsy, brachial plexus birth palsy, birth brachial plexus palsy, traumatic peripheral nervous system injury, congenital brachial plexus palsy, Erbs palsy, Klumpke's palsy, brachial plexopathy, Duchenne-Erb's palsy Background: The first known description of neonatal brachial plexus palsy (BPP) dates from 1779 when Smellie reported the case of an infant with bilateral arm weakness that resolved spontaneously within a few days after birth. In the 1870s, both Duchenne and Erb described cases of upper trunk nerve injury, attributing the findings to traction on the upper trunk, now called Duchenne-Erb palsy. In 1885, Klumpke described injury of C8-T1 nerve roots and the nearby stellate ganglion that now bears her name. Many cases of BPP are transient, with the child recovering full function in the first week of life. A smaller percentage of children continue to have weakness leading to long-term disability from the injury. The mainstay of treatment for these children is physical and/or occupational therapy in concert with a regular home exercise program. A select few patients may benefit from surgical intervention in the early stages to improve innervation of the affected muscles. Others benefit from tendon transfers performed later to improve shoulder and, sometimes, elbow function. Numerous other nonsurgical treatments, including electrical stimulation and botulinum toxin injections, also may prove effective in the treatment of children with BPP. In view of the variability in presentation, treatment options, and outcome measures, a multidisciplinary approach to the care of the infant with BPP is recommended.
Medical Dictionary: Brachial Plexus Palsy - WrongDiagnosis.com Medical dictionary definition of brachial plexus palsy as a medical term includingdiseases, symptoms, treatments, and other medical and health issues. http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/medical/brachial_plexus_palsy.htm
Introduction: Erb's Palsy - WrongDiagnosis.com Erb s Palsy Erb s palsy or brachial plexus palsy is usually related to injuryduring childbirth. This is a reasonably common childbirth injury that is http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/e/erbs_palsy/intro.htm
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Brachial Plexus - Wheeless' Textbook Of Orthopaedics Traumatic brachial plexus palsy in the adult. Retro and infraclavicular lesions.Brachial Plexus Injury and RepairSymposium Nerve Repairs for Traumatic http://www.wheelessonline.com/ortho/brachial_plexus
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Extractions: Nerve Trauma, Entrapment and RSD: Obstetrical Brachial Plexus Palsy from Birth Trauma Image diagnosis of nerve disruption in obstetrical brachial plexus palsy. A) Three month old with complete flail arm. Image demonstrates absence of plexus elements in area of trunks. A hypointense round (r) abnormality proved to be a mass of disrupted scarred scalene muscle partially incorporating shards of nerve remnants. In this situation, nerve grafts can be used to bridge gaps. In addition, neuroplasty or removal of adhesions helps improve recovery. B) Six month old child with persistent upper trunk paresis. Imaging confirmed ball neuromas at C5 and C6 demonstrating complete disruption of upper trunk elements. Early demonstration of complete disruption with terminal nerve neuromas can allow for an earlier decision for restorative surgery and hence better outcomes. HOME IMAGE HOME NERVE COMPRESSION HOME
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Teens First For Health Info Illnesses Brachial Plexus Palsy brachial plexus palsy usually occurs when a baby is born. When a baby hasbrachial plexus palsy, he or she will not be able to move the affected arm. http://www.childrenfirst.nhs.uk/teens/health/illnesses/brachial_plexus_palsy.htm
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Extractions: This Article Order Full text via Infotrieve Letters to the Editor: Submit a response Alert me when this article is cited Alert me when Letters to the Editor are posted ... Alert me if a correction is posted Services Email this article to a friend Similar articles in this journal Similar articles in PubMed Alert me to new issues of the journal ... Permissions PubMed PubMed Citation Articles by Jackson, S. T. Articles by Parrish, N. ST Jackson, MM Hoffer and N Parrish Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange 92668. Twenty-one patients who had twenty-three brachial-plexus palsies resulting from trauma at birth were studied over a three and one-half year period, between July 1983 and December 1986. The incidence of this group of injuries was 2.5 per 1,000 live births. There were fourteen palsies of the fifth and sixth cervical nerves; eight of the fifth, sixth, and seventh
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Extractions: CLAVICLE FRACTURE AND BRACHIAL PLEXUS PALSY IN THE NEWBORN: RISK FACTORS AND OUTCOME Hassib Narchi, MRCP; Naji Kulaylat, MRCP; Ekuma Ekuma-Nkama, MRCOG Since first reported in 1764, brachial plexus palsy and fractured clavicle in the newborn have been the subject of many publications aiming at defining their causes and looking at their prognosis, with varied and sometimes conflicting findings. We undertook this study in a primary care setting of a developing country, in a population with high parity and a high incidence of diabetes in pregnancy, aiming to determine the incidence of these injuries in infants born in our hospital, to identify possible risk factors in our population and to determine the prognosis for full recovery of affected babies. Material and Methods From the Division of Specialty Services (Dr. Narchi), the Pediatric Unit (Dr. Kulaylat), and the Obstetric and Gynecology Unit (Dr. Ekuma-Nkama), Saudi ARAMCO - Al-Hasa Health Center, Mubarraz. t -test was used to compare means and the corrected chi-squared test was used to compare proportions (Fishers exact test for small values). Results Brachial Plexus Palsy 28 (77.7%) within one month, 35 (97.2%) within six months and, including the case who presented late on follow-up, all within 18 months. None required surgery.
Extractions: Looking for a specific topic? Click here for a free case evaluation click here to send an immediate e-mail inquiry. Erb's palsy (sometimes called Brachial Plexus palsy ) is a common example of a birth injury caused by physical trauma to the fetus. The brachial plexus is a nerve bundle located in the shoulder region that controls muscles in the shoulder, arms and hands. During labor and birth, a fetus' shoulder can become lodged or stuck under the mother's pubic bone following the delivery of the head (this condition is known as shoulder dystocia). If the treating physician uses excessive force on the child's head in an effort to dislodge the shoulder (pulls too hard on the head in the direction of one shoulder in an attempt to get the baby out), damage can occur to the nerve bundles located in the shoulder region causing neurological injury. Erb's palsy is the result of damage to the nerves controlling the upper arm and shoulder. The severity of the injury depends on what happens to the nerves. They can become stretched (called praxis) and scar tissue can develop (neuroma). In more severe cases, the nerves tear completely off the spinal cord (avulsion). Children born with brachial plexus palsies like Erb's palsy can suffer paralysis and a loss of sensation and muscle control in their shoulders, arm and hands. Other consequences may include a winged scapula (shoulder blade), downward sloped shoulder, flexed elbow, internally rotated arm, an arm which is shorter and narrower than a healthy arm and possibly a hand which does not function properly. These children often cannot lift their arms above their head and do not have appropriate strength and fine motor coordination. Treatment options include extensive physical therapy and corrective surgeries.
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Extractions: AAACN Viewpoint ABNF Journal, The AIDS Treatment News AMAA Journal ... View all titles in this topic Hot New Articles by Topic Automotive Sports Top Articles Ever by Topic Automotive Sports Trapezius transfer in brachial plexus palsy Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery Feb 2005 by R¼hmann, O Schmolke, S Bohnsack, M Carls, J ... Wirth, C J Save a personal copy of this article and quickly find it again with Furl.net. It's free! Save it. CORRELATION OF THE OUTCOME WITH MUSCLE POWER AND OPERATIVE TECHNIQUE Between March 1994 and June 2003, 80 patients with brachial plexus palsy underwent a trapezius transfer. There were 11 women and 69 men with a mean age of 31 years (18 to 69). Before operation a full evaluation of muscle function in the affected arm was carried out. A completely flail arm was found in 37 patients (46%). Some peripheral function in the elbow and hand was seen in 43 (54%). No patient had full active movement of the elbow in combination with adequate function of the hand. Patients were followed up for a mean of 2.4 years (0.8 to 8). We performed the operations according to Saha's technique, with a modification in the last 22 cases. We demonstrated a difference in the results according to the pre-operative status of the muscles and the operative technique.
Extractions: AAACN Viewpoint ABNF Journal, The AIDS Treatment News AMAA Journal ... View all titles in this topic Hot New Articles by Topic Automotive Sports Top Articles Ever by Topic Automotive Sports cervical rib: A predisposing factor for obstetric brachial plexus lesions, The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery Jul 2002 by Becker, M H-J Lassner, F Bahm, J Ingianni, G ... Pallua, N Save a personal copy of this article and quickly find it again with Furl.net. It's free! Save it. Controversy surrounds the aetiology of obstetric brachial plexus lesions. Most authors consider that it is caused by traction or compression of the brachial plexus during delivery. Some patients, however, present without a history of major traction during delivery, and some delivered by Caesarean section also suffer the injury. In our series of 42 infants, 28 had an Erb's palsy, and the remaining 14 presented with a more extensive lesion, involving the lower roots. In five of these, a complete ossified cervical rib was found.
