OBSTETRIC BRACHIAL PLEXUS PALSY

Paulo Ronaldo Jube Ribeiro, Fabio Veiga de Castro Sparapani

Abstract


The obstetric brachial plexus palsy is currently a less frequent lesion with an incidence of around 1 to 3: 1,000 live births, given the improvements in maternal and infant care in the country (Brazil) and the excessive number of Caesarean sections performed, but is still a worrying occurrence due to the potential complications associated with injury. The majority of patients, 80 to 90%, has partial or complete recovery from the injury. The aim of this review article is to describe a protocol for care, classification, diagnosis and treatment of these lesions. 


Keywords


Brachial plexus; Brachial plexus injury; Peripheral nerves; Nerve damage in children

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Revista Brasileira de Neurologia e Psiquiatria. ISSN: 1414-0365