Child health · UKMLA & AKT
Obstetric brachial plexus injury
A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test. Below are the key points to recognise obstetric brachial plexus injury — the full SA Note notes add investigations, management, complications and 10 practice questions.
Key high-yield points
- Peripheral nerve injury at birth from excessive lateral traction on the brachial plexus - most commonly during shoulder dystocia
- Incidence: ~1-3 per 1000 live births
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