TY - JOUR
T1 - Brachial plexus injuries in neonates
T2 - An osteopathic approach
AU - Mason, David C.
AU - Ciervo, Carman A.
PY - 2009/2/1
Y1 - 2009/2/1
N2 - Neonates and infants with brachial plexus injuries are typically treated using splinting, range-of-motion exercise, and, in more severe cases, nerve reconstruction. However, myofascial release-a common osteopathic manipulative treatment technique that has been used to manage thoracic outlet syndrome in adults-may provide effective, noninvasive management of brachial plexus injuries in neonates and infants. While emphasizing the importance of good communication with parents of affected patients, the authors review brachial plexus anatomy, describe diagnostic examinations, and outline a comprehensive treatment strategy.
AB - Neonates and infants with brachial plexus injuries are typically treated using splinting, range-of-motion exercise, and, in more severe cases, nerve reconstruction. However, myofascial release-a common osteopathic manipulative treatment technique that has been used to manage thoracic outlet syndrome in adults-may provide effective, noninvasive management of brachial plexus injuries in neonates and infants. While emphasizing the importance of good communication with parents of affected patients, the authors review brachial plexus anatomy, describe diagnostic examinations, and outline a comprehensive treatment strategy.
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M3 - Article
C2 - 19269939
AN - SCOPUS:67649804734
SN - 0098-6151
VL - 109
SP - 87
EP - 91
JO - Journal of the American Osteopathic Association
JF - Journal of the American Osteopathic Association
IS - 2
ER -