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  • Title: Obstetrical palsy: early treatment and secondary procedures.
    Author: Duclos L, Gilbert A.
    Journal: Ann Acad Med Singap; 1995 Nov; 24(6):841-5. PubMed ID: 8838992.
    Abstract:
    Obstetrical palsy has been described since a long time. Unfortunately, until the last 20 years, few options were available to correct its sequelae. During the last two decades, there has been a regain of interest because of the possibility to microsurgically repair these lesions. Tassin in 1984 demonstrated that babies who have no recovery of the biceps function by three months of age should be operated without delay. At brachial plexus exploration, in the presence of neuroma, nerve grafting is usually necessary. In cases of root avulsion, internal or external neurotization should be performed depending on the severity of the lesions. Physiotherapy and long-term follow-up of these patients are primordial to prevent joint ankylosis and to identify the patients who will benefit from secondary surgery. Our results are presented either after early treatment or after secondary procedures. These results justify aggressive management of obstetrical brachial plexus palsy because of children's great capacity for regeneration and accommodation.
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