Peripheral nerve decompression for pain relief in the setting of previous obstetrical brachial plexus injury: a retrospective case series

PurposeIn children with previous obstetrical brachial plexus injury (OBPI), upper extremity pain is present in 45 to 66% of patients. Recent literature reports this as musculoskeletal or neuropathic in nature. The purpose of the study is to demonstrate that peripheral nerve decompression, and neurolysis may be an effective treatment for patients with upper extremity pain in the context of previous OBPI.MethodsA retrospective chart review was …