Brachial plexus birth injuries. An experimental study
Metaizeau, J.P.; Gayet, C.; Plenat, F.
Chirurgie Pediatrique 20(3): 159-163
1979
ISSN/ISBN: 0180-5738 PMID: 487504 Document Number: 144458
The authors present an experimental study of obstetrical Brachial plexus Palsy. They study traction injury to 16 Brachial pleux. The first lesions were always disruption of the upper roots C5 and C6. After that, the Lower Plexus (C7 - C8 - T1) was disrupted. The two upper roots are usually interrupted and surgical graft seen to be possible. On the Lower Plexus, avulsions are found and intercostal nerves transfer must be performed.