title: Arthrodesis of the paralytic shoulder.
abstract: Five children, aged 7-15 years, with brachial palsies and flail shoulders, had fusions performed. Four of the five had improved function; however, there was progressive loss of fused abduction position over time.
authors.affiliation: Division of Orthopaedics, Rancho Los Amigos Hospital, Irvine, California.
authors.forename: J I
authors.initials: JI
authors.lastname: White
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Hoffer
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lehman
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D001917:Brachial Plexus / Q000293:injuries*; D002648:Child; D003258:Consumer Behavior; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*