The evaluation and management of neonatal brachial plexus palsy Journal Articles

abstract

• Abstract Neonatal brachial plexus palsy presents at birth and can be a debilitating condition with long-term consequences. Presentation at birth depends on the extent of nerve injury, and can vary from transient weakness to global paresis, with active range of motion affected. Serial clinical examination after birth and during the neonatal period (first month of life) is crucial to assess recovery and predicts long-term outcomes. This position statement guides the evaluation of neonates for risk factors at birth, early referral to a multidisciplinary specialized team, and ongoing communication between community providers and specialists to optimize childhood outcomes.

authors

• Shah, Vibhuti
• Coroneos, Christopher
• Ng, Eu-gene

status

• published 

publication date

• December 27, 2021

has subject area

• 1114 Paediatrics and Reproductive Medicine (FoR)

published in

• Paediatrics and Child Health  Journal

keywords

• Brachial plexus palsy
• Infant
• Neonatal management
• Neonatal risk
• Newborn

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

• 10.1093/pch/pxab083

start page

• 493

end page

• 497

volume

• 26

issue

• 8