Isolated radial nerve palsy in a newborn: report of two cases.
Two newborns with history of difficult birth were diagnosed within 24 hours after birth with isolated radial nerve palsy. Both newborns recovered completely. Awareness and multidisciplinary approach is essential.
Deshmukh
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Department of Orthopaedics, Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest UK. deshmukh_nitin@hotmail.com
Phillips
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D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011247:Pregnancy; D020425:Radial Neuropathy / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D020127:Recovery of Function; D013165:Splints