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Title:

[Splints in birth-related brachial plexus injuries].

Document type:
English Abstract; Journal Article
Author(s):
Schenck, TL; Bayer, T; Enders, A; Marton, MA; Machens, HG; Müller-Felber, W; Giunta, RE
Abstract:
Most cases of obstetrical brachial plexus palsies are mild traction injuries which resolve under physical therapy within several weeks or months. Severe ruptures or avulsion injuries of the plexus can lead to lifelong impairment of the upper extremities. Hence, in severe brachial plexus injuries the indications for brachial plexus reconstruction should be evaluated, early. At the age of about 3 months, the infant should be presented in a centre specialised in obstetrical brachial plexus palsies....     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir
Year:
2011
Journal volume:
43
Journal issue:
2
Pages contribution:
105-11
Language:
de
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1055/s-0031-1271660
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21509702
Print-ISSN:
0722-1819
TUM Institution:
Lehrstuhl für Plastische Chirurgie und Handchirurgie (Prof. Machens)
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