title: Obstetrical paralysis.
abstract: Most patients with obstetrical paralysis have some useful functional return, and early recognition and treatment help prevent rapidly developing shoulder contractures. Initial physical therapy includes passive range of motion exercises. Fixed contractures must be released prior to reconstructive surgery designed to improve funtion. An approach to the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of obstetrical paralysis is given.
mesh_terms: D001720:Birth Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D001917:Brachial Plexus / Q000293:injuries; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D006801:Humans; D006811:Humerus / Q000601:surgery; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009132:Muscles / Q000601:surgery; D009133:Muscular Atrophy / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology; D010027:Osteotomy; D010246:Paralysis, Obstetric / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D012782:Shoulder / Q000294:innervation / Q000601:surgery