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BRACHIAL PLEXUS INJURY

other · medical condition

Identity

Type. medical condition

Variations

  • BRACHIAL PLEXUS INJURY

Description

  • damage to the network of nerves that send signals from spine to shoulder

Circumstances

No circumstances recorded.

Incidents

  • send · D2 - S13

    Even though there is the benefit of reduction in shoulder dystocia with induction of labor, there is no proven benefit of reduction to the rate of BRACHIAL PLEXUS INJURY, which is damage to the network of nerves that send signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm and hand of the baby.

    Macrosomia.txt

  • draw · D2 - S14

    BRACHIAL PLEXUS INJURY is such a rare event that we can’t draw firm conclusions based on current studies.

    Macrosomia.txt

  • increase · D2 - S40

    High birthweight babies are at higher risk of sustaining injuries at the birth; risks of shoulder dystocia, fracture and brachial plexus injury are increased.

    Macrosomia.txt

  • sustain · D2 - S40

    High birthweight babies are at higher risk of sustaining injuries at the birth; risks of shoulder dystocia, fracture and brachial plexus injury are increased.

    Macrosomia.txt

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