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Classification of secondary shoulder deformities in obstetric brachial plexus palsy
Journal article

Classification of secondary shoulder deformities in obstetric brachial plexus palsy

M M Al-Qattan
Journal of hand surgery, British volume, Vol.28(5), pp.483-486
01/10/2003
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0266-7681(02)00399-6
PMID: 12954262

Abstract

Brachial Plexus - injuries Brachial Plexus - physiopathology Brachial Plexus Neuropathies - physiopathology Contracture - physiopathology Humans Infant, Newborn Joint Diseases - physiopathology Paralysis, Obstetric - classification Paralysis, Obstetric - physiopathology Rotation Scapula - injuries Shoulder - physiopathology Shoulder Injuries Shoulder Joint - physiopathology
Shoulder deformities are the most frequent sequelae of birth palsy. In this paper, previous classification systems for secondary shoulder deformities are reviewed and a new classification is offered.

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