Transient neonatal radial nerve palsy. A case series and review of the literature

Abstract Transient neonatal radial nerve palsy manifests at birth by wrist drop and intact elbow and shoulder function. Spontaneous resolution is universal. We present a case series, including two bilateral cases, and a review of the cases found in the English literature, hypothesizing how this cond...

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Published in:Journal of hand therapy 2015-04, Vol.28 (2), p.212-216
Main Authors: Carsi, M. Belen, MD, PhD, FRCS, Clarke, Anna M., MB, ChB, FRCS, Clarke, Nicholas P., ChM, DM, FRCS, FRCSed
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Birth Injuries - diagnosis
Birth Injuries - rehabilitation
Brachial plexus injury
Diabetes
Female
Fingers & toes
Gangrene
Humans
Hypertension
Infant, Newborn
Literature reviews
Male
Neonate
Nerve palsy
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Pregnancy
Prognosis
Radial nerve palsy
Radial Neuropathy - diagnosis
Radial Neuropathy - rehabilitation
Recovery of Function
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Summary:Abstract Transient neonatal radial nerve palsy manifests at birth by wrist drop and intact elbow and shoulder function. Spontaneous resolution is universal. We present a case series, including two bilateral cases, and a review of the cases found in the English literature, hypothesizing how this condition is probably misdiagnosed as brachial plexus injury.
ISSN:0894-1130
1545-004X
DOI:10.1016/j.jht.2014.10.006