BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Although most infants with brachial plexus palsy recover
function spontaneously, approximately 10–30% benefit from surgical treatment. Pre …

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Despite recent improvements in perinatal care, the
incidence of neonatal brachial plexus palsy remains relatively common. CT myelography is …

Introduction Despite recent improvements in perinatal care, the incidence of neonatal
brachial plexus palsy (NBPP) remains relatively common. CT myelography is currently …

Object The rate of neonatal brachial plexus palsy (NBPP) remains 0.4%–4% despite
improvements in perinatal care. Among affected children, the extent of brachial plexus palsy …

The differential diagnosis between preganglionic and postganglionic lesions of the brachial
plexus at the level of individual roots is critical. Preoperative neuroradiologic and …

Purpose Perinatal brachial plexus palsy (PBPP) has a wide spectrum of clinical symptoms
that can range from incomplete paresis of the affected extremity to flaccid arm paralysis …

OBJECTIVE The incorporation of ancillary testing in the preoperative setting for patients with
neonatal brachial plexus palsy (NBPP) remains controversial, but the recommendation for …

Preoperative radiologic studies to detect root avulsions of the brachial plexus caused by
birth trauma are considered useful in assisting with surgical planning for reconstruction. In …

Treatment strategy in infants with obstetric brachial plexus palsy (OBPP) largely depends on
clinical neurological examination and the degree of improvement in the first 3 months …

Background Detailed evaluation of a brachial plexus birth injury is important for treatment
planning. Objective To determine the diagnostic performance of MRI and MR myelography …