This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Brachial Plexus Injury. This is an injury to one or more nerve roots controlling sensory and motor function of the shoulder, arm, and hands, resulting in upper limb weakness and paralysis. It was created by Mohamed Hamour with the help of Dr. Curtis Budden (Assistant Professor, University of Alberta).

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References

1. National Library of Medicine. (2023, December 31). Brachial plexus injury in newborns. MedlinePlus. https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001395.htm

2. Shah, V., Coroneos, C. J., & Ng, E. (2021). Position statement: The evaluation and management of neonatal brachial plexus palsy. Paediatrics & Child Health, 26(8), 493–497. doi.org

3. Lin, J. S., & Samora, J. B. (2022). Brachial Plexus Birth Injuries. The Orthopedic clinics of North America, 53(2), 167–177. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocl.2021.11.003

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