Newborn brachial plexus injuries: The twisting and extension of the fetal head as contributing causes

H. Sandmire; J. Morrison; C. Racinet; G. Hankins; D. Pecorari; R. Gherman

doi:10.1080/01443610801913053

Newborn brachial plexus injuries: The twisting and extension of the fetal head as contributing causes

H. Sandmire, J. Morrison, C. Racinet, G. Hankins, D. Pecorari, R. Gherman

Obstetrics & Gynecology

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Abstract

The exact mechanism of the causation of brachial plexus injury (BPI) has long been a matter of controversy. It is our opinion that the twisting and the extension of the fetal head, during the labour and delivery process, will increase the stretching of the neck, thus contributing to the labour forces as the cause of BPI. Our opinions are offered to other researchers and readers for their consideration of how the labour forces can cause BPI.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	170-172
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Volume	28
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/01443610801913053
State	Published - Feb 2008

Keywords

Brachial plexus injuries
Erb's palsy
Shoulder dystocia

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Obstetrics and Gynecology

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