Palliative surgical procedures to restore shoulder function in obstetric brachial palsy. Critical analysis of Narakas' series.
Dr. Narakas intended to study a series of 61 cases of shoulder sequelae of obstetric palsy. His vast experience would have enriched our clinical knowledge of this ailment. The authors carry on with that study to clarify his therapeutic approach and share the benefit of his experience.
Egloff
D V
DV
Clinique Longeraie, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Raffoul
W
W
Bonnard
C
C
Stalder
J
J
D001917:Brachial Plexus / Q000293:injuries*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D006811:Humerus / Q000601:surgery; D008722:Methods; D010027:Osteotomy; D010166:Palliative Care; D010246:Paralysis, Obstetric / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D012782:Shoulder / Q000503:physiopathology*