Brachial Palsy in Neonates

Czech version

Authors: J. Ondruš
Authors‘ workplace: Dětské oddělení Orlické nemocnice, Rychnov nad Kněžnou, primář MUDr. J. Ondruš
Published in: Čes-slov Pediat 2002; (4): 166-167.
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Overview

All neonates born in the district hospital in Rychnov nad Kněžnou during years 1999 - 2001 were retrospectively evaluated for brachial palsy. Among 20781iveborn neonates were 5 with brachial palsy. The incidence was 0.24 %. All sick infants presented with the upper type (Erb-Duchenne). All of them were treated by positioning and physical therapy. During the follow-up no baby had any neurological sequelae in the affected arm.The author discusses controversies as regards the early management of this injury and demands their unification.

Key words:
neonates, brachial palsy

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