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Function of the upper limb after surgery for obstetric brachial plexus palsy
DUMONT CE; FORIN V; ASFAZADOURIAN H
J BONE JOINT SURG BR , 2001, vol. 83, n° 6, p. 894-900 Doc n°: 101790 Localisation : Documentation IRR Descripteurs : AC221 - PLEXUS BRACHIAL, DD16 - TRAITEMENTS - MEMBRE SUPERIEUR We reviewed a consecutive series of 33 infants who underwent surgery for obstetric brachial plexus palsy at a mean age of 4.7 months. Of these, 13 with an upper palsy and 20 with a total palsy were treated by nerve reconstruction. Ten were treated by muscle transfer to the shoulder or elbow, and 16 by tendon transfer to the hand. The mean postoperative follow-up was 4 years 8 months. Ten of the 13 children (70%) with an upper palsy regained useful shoulder function and 11 (75%) useful elbow function. Of the 20 children with a total palsy, four (20%) regained useful shoulder function and seven (35%) useful elbow function. Most patients with a total palsy had satisfactory sensation of the hand, but only those with some preoperative hand movement regained satisfactory grasp. The ability to incorporate the palsied arm and hand into a co-ordinated movement pattern correlated with the sensation and prehension of the hand, but not with shoulder and elbow function. Langue : ANGLAIS Identifiant basis : 2001217744 |
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