Obstetric Brachial Plexus Palsy: An Experience from Saudi Arabia

ABSTRACT

This article presents our institutional experience with obstetrical brachial plexus injuries including our concepts and approaches and the outcomes of primary surgery and secondary reconstruction.

KEYWORDS

Obstetrical - brachial plexus - injury

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