Obstetric brachial plexus injury
Definition
Birth injury of brachial plexus
Epidemiology
R > L
1 / 1000 live births
1 in 10 of these develop significant impairment
Recent increase due to bigger babies / DM
Aetiology
Usually secondary to traction
1. Big baby / maternal DM / > 4000 gm
2. Breech
3. Prolonged / difficult labour