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Brachial plexus birth injury in children and adolescents: A current concepts review

Taylor Shackleford1, Kevin J Little1,2

  • 1Division of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA.

Journal of Children'S Orthopaedics
|March 30, 2026
PubMed

Insights

Brachial plexus birth injuries (BPBI) impact patients significantly. This review details current concepts for treating BPBI, focusing on examination, surgical indications, and long-term outcomes for pediatric orthopedic providers.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Orthopedics
  • Neonatal Care
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Brachial plexus birth injuries (BPBI) are rare but impactful.
  • Specialty centers manage complex BPBI cases.
  • Understanding BPBI is crucial for pediatric orthopedic providers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current concepts in BPBI treatment.
  • To focus on clinical examination and operative indications.
  • To discuss early surgical interventions and long-term sequelae.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of BPBI treatment.
  • Synthesis of current clinical and surgical concepts.
  • Focus on pediatric orthopedic management.

Main Results:

  • Detailed examination techniques for BPBI.
  • Criteria for operative intervention in BPBI.
  • Insights into early surgical timing and outcomes.
  • Analysis of long-term musculoskeletal complications.

Conclusions:

  • Comprehensive understanding of BPBI natural history is vital.
  • Timely surgical intervention improves outcomes.
  • Long-term musculoskeletal sequelae require ongoing management.

Keywords:
Brachial plexus birth injurynerve avulsionnerve graftingnerve transfersequelae of brachial plexus injury

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