Prompt Referral in the Nonoperative Treatment of Obstetrical Brachial Plexus Injuries
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Abstract: Low Apgar Score As an Indicator for Prompt Referral to a Specialized Multidisciplinary Team in the Non-Operative Treatment of Obstetrical Brachial Plexus Injuries
METHODS: Retrospective chart review of single surgeon’s experience following repair of OBPI from June 1995 to June 2015. Twelve patients underwent nerve grafting +/neurotization of the upper trunk only while fourteen patients underwent repair of the upper trunk and neurotization of the suprascapular nerve. Shoulder abduction and ER were recorded preoperatively and postoperatively in degrees. Po...
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