Journal article
Limb Length Differences after Obstetrical Brachial Plexus Injury
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Residual size discrepancy between the affected and unaffected limbs is a distinct but not well-understood consequence of an obstetrical brachial plexus injury. This study aimed to document the extent of limb length differences in children with obstetrical brachial plexus injury compared with typically developing children. The effects of age, growth patterns, severity, and surgical intervention were also explored. Also, this study …
Authors
Bain JR; DeMatteo C; Gjertsen D; Packham T; Galea V; Harper JA
Journal
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Vol. 130, No. 4, pp. 558e–571e
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
10 2012
DOI
10.1097/prs.0b013e318262f26b
ISSN
0032-1052
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Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Age FactorsArmBirth InjuriesBone Diseases, DevelopmentalBrachial PlexusBrachial Plexus NeuropathiesCase-Control StudiesCausalityChild, PreschoolComorbidityFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansIncidenceInfantInfant, NewbornLongitudinal StudiesMaleMonitoring, PhysiologicNeeds AssessmentObserver VariationPregnancyPrenatal Exposure Delayed EffectsProspective StudiesReference ValuesRisk AssessmentTime Factors