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ReviewJournal of children's orthopaedics2026

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

Taylor Shackleford, Kevin J Little

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Review in Journal of children's orthopaedics, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Taylor ShacklefordDivision of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4965-4756
Kevin J LittleDivision of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1921-7942

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Brachial plexus birth injuries (BPBI), although rare, have a significant impact on patients and the healthcare system. While these conditions tend to be treated at specialty centers around the world that are well equipped to handle the complex needs of these patients, an understanding of the natural history, prognosis, and treatment options for this population is important for all pediatric orthopedic providers. This review aims to detail current concepts of the treatment of BPBI with a focus on clinical examination, operative indications, early surgical interventions, and long-term musculoskeletal sequelae.

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Brachial plexus birth injurynerve avulsionnerve graftingnerve transfersequelae of brachial plexus injury

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PMID41907836
PMCPMC13017638

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