Outcome assessment for Brachial Plexus birth injury. Results from the iPluto world‐wide consensus survey
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DOI: 10.1002/jor.23901
Abstract: There is no consensus regarding strategies to optimally treat children with a brachial plexus birth injury (BPBI). Comparison of outcome data presented by different centers is impossible due to the use of (1) many different… read more here.
Keywords: outcome; plexus birth; consensus; brachial plexus ... See more keywords
Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy: Practical Concepts for Radiologists.
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1742392
Abstract: Brachial plexus birth palsy (BPBP) is classified as a preganglionic or postganglionic injury based on the site of injury. Most patients recover spontaneously and are followed up with clinical evaluation; however, permanent sequelae are not… read more here.
Keywords: plexus birth; palsy practical; brachial plexus; birth palsy ... See more keywords
Outcomes of Functioning Free Gracilis Muscle Transplantation to Restore Elbow Flexion in Late Brachial Plexus Birth Injury
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1757750
Abstract: Abstract Background Restoring elbow function is challenging after late presenting brachial plexus birth injury (BPBI). Free functioning muscle transplantation (FFMT) using the gracilis muscle is a reliable procedure to restore elbow flexion in patients with… read more here.
Keywords: brachial plexus; plexus birth; muscle; elbow flexion ... See more keywords
Differences in the perspectives of functioning and health in the ICF model between patients with brachial plexus birth injury and their parents versus healthcare professionals
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DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2075475
Abstract: Abstract Purpose To explore and compare the perspectives of patients and their parents (PPs) with a brachial plexus birth injury (BPBI) with those of health care professionals (HCPs). Materials and methods We conducted a study… read more here.
Keywords: brachial plexus; plexus birth; health; birth injury ... See more keywords
Effectiveness of Physical Therapy Interventions in Children with Brachial Plexus Birth Injury: A Systematic Review
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DOI: 10.1080/17518423.2022.2099995
Abstract: ABSTRACT Aim To systematically review the effectiveness of physical therapy interventions in infants, children and adolescents with brachial plexus birth injury (BPBI). Methods Systematic review of randomized controlled trials including patients under 18 years old… read more here.
Keywords: therapy interventions; brachial plexus; plexus birth; therapy ... See more keywords
Clinical Diagnosis of the Infantile Shoulder Subluxation in Residual Brachial Plexus Birth Injury and Its Correlation With Ultrasound Diagnosis
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DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000002311
Abstract: Introduction and aims of study: Timely detection of shoulder subluxation in infants with brachial plexus birth injury (BPBI) is essential to prevent the progression of glenohumeral deformity. Shoulder ultrasonography (USG) is routinely used to detect… read more here.
Keywords: brachial plexus; diagnosis; plexus birth; shoulder ... See more keywords
Recent Advances in the Treatment of Brachial Plexus Birth Injury
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DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000010047
Abstract: Learning Objectives: After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Describe methods of clinical evaluation for neurologic recovery in brachial plexus birth injury. 2. Understand the role of different diagnostic imaging modalities… read more here.
Keywords: plexus birth; plexus; brachial plexus; birth injury ... See more keywords
Effectiveness and safety of early intramuscular botulinum toxin injections to prevent shoulder deformity in babies with brachial plexus birth injury (POPB-TOX), a randomised controlled trial: study protocol
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-032901
Abstract: Introduction In children with brachial plexus birth injury (BPBI), denervation of the shoulder muscles leads to bony deformity in the first months of life, reducing active and passive range of motion (ROM) and causing activity… read more here.
Keywords: trial; plexus birth; brachial plexus; shoulder ... See more keywords
Assessment of Current Epidemiology and Risk Factors Surrounding Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy
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DOI: 10.1542/peds.141.1_meetingabstract.661
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… read more here.
Keywords: plexus birth; risk factors; brachial plexus; epidemiology ... See more keywords