Current Concepts in Brachial Plexus Birth Injuries: A Comprehensive Narrative Review
Nathan Khabyeh-Hasbani,
Devon M. O’Brien,
Erin M. Meisel
et al.
Abstract:Background:
Brachial plexus birth injury (BPBI) encompasses a spectrum of upper extremity paralysis cases following childbirth. The etiology of BPBI is multifactorial, involving maternal, obstetric, and neonatal associative factors. Despite opportunities for spontaneous recovery, recent literature demonstrates that a significant proportion of infants experience residual deficits and functional limitations as they age. Understanding the complex anatomy of the brachial plexus, clinical presentations … Show more
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