Key result
Eight cases of permanent Erb palsy in neonates occurred without shoulder dystocia or in the posterior arm, suggesting the etiology may not be related to traction.
Population
Neonates with documented permanent Erb palsy that occurred either in the absence of shoulder dystocia or in…
Design
Case_series
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Case reports of traction-independent Erb palsy warrant caution against practice change; leaves open intrauterine etiologies pending larger studies.
Case Report (n=8)
Permanent brachial plexus palsy associated with birth can occur without traction, challenging the historical attribution solely to excessive traction during delivery.
Ouzounian et al. (1997) conducted a case report in Permanent Erb palsy (n=8). Birth without traction was evaluated on Occurrence of permanent Erb palsy. Eight cases of permanent Erb palsy in neonates occurred without shoulder dystocia or in the posterior arm, suggesting the etiology may not be related to traction.
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