Purpose: Brachial plexus birth palsy (BPBP) is quite common in the United States, with a reported incidence of 1.5 per 1,000 live births. However, this rate has been shown to… Click to show full abstract
Purpose: Brachial plexus birth palsy (BPBP) is quite common in the United States, with a reported incidence of 1.5 per 1,000 live births. However, this rate has been shown to be decreasing. With the current increasing rate of Cesarean delivery, it is unknown what the current incidence of BPBP is. Additionally, more than 50% of infants with BPBP have no known risk factors. The purpose of …
               
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