Obstetric brachial plexus palsy produces functional and cosmetic impairment. The Sever-L'Episcopo procedure has been successfully used to improve external rotation, primarily in younger patients.

Brachial plexus palsy (BPP) is a condition that occurs when the brachial plexus, a network of nerves controlling arm and hand movement, is injured during birth. This injury can lead to varying ...

A protocol of non-contrast MRI without sedation may aid in surgical decision-making regarding infants with brachial plexus ...

This is a preventable injury." She adds that "the impact Erb’s Palsy has depends on how many nerves in the brachial plexus ...

Erb's Palsy, also known as Shoulder Dystocia or Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury, occurs during birth as the baby travels through the birth canal, causing the nerve along their arm to stretch.

Historically, initial treatment for the problem centered on the adduction contracture. Release of the subscapularis and capsule was recommended by Fairbank [2] in 1913. In 1925, Sever [4 ...