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♦ The congenital brachial plexus palsy is significantly different from the adult injury
♦ The mechanism of injury is invariably traction
♦ Classifying the lesion at 1–2 weeks of age aids with prognosis and management
♦ Surgical exploration and repair is indicated early in selected cases
♦ Good shoulder function is essential for a useful upper limb
♦ Recovery of hand function is slow and may continue until age 5 years.
♦ The congenital brachial plexus palsy is significantly different from the adult injury
♦ The mechanism of injury is invariably traction
♦ Classifying the lesion at 1–2 weeks of age aids with prognosis and management
♦ Surgical exploration and repair is indicated early in selected cases
♦ Good shoulder function is essential for a useful upper limb
♦ Recovery of hand function is slow and may continue until age 5 years.
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Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery
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Neonatology
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Reproduction, Growth and Development
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