Transient neonatal radial nerve palsy. A case series and review of the literature

Abstract Transient neonatal radial nerve palsy manifests at birth by wrist drop and intact elbow and shoulder function. Spontaneous resolution is universal. We present a case series, including two bilateral cases, and a review of the cases found in the English literature, hypothesizing how this cond...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of hand therapy 2015-04, Vol.28 (2), p.212-216
Hauptverfasser:	Carsi, M. Belen, MD, PhD, FRCS, Clarke, Anna M., MB, ChB, FRCS, Clarke, Nicholas P., ChM, DM, FRCS, FRCSed
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Birth Injuries - diagnosis Birth Injuries - rehabilitation Brachial plexus injury Diabetes Female Fingers & toes Gangrene Humans Hypertension Infant, Newborn Literature reviews Male Neonate Nerve palsy Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Pregnancy Prognosis Radial nerve palsy Radial Neuropathy - diagnosis Radial Neuropathy - rehabilitation Recovery of Function
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract Transient neonatal radial nerve palsy manifests at birth by wrist drop and intact elbow and shoulder function. Spontaneous resolution is universal. We present a case series, including two bilateral cases, and a review of the cases found in the English literature, hypothesizing how this condition is probably misdiagnosed as brachial plexus injury.
ISSN:	0894-1130 1545-004X
DOI:	10.1016/j.jht.2014.10.006