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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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