Application of high-frequency ultrasound in the diagnosis of brachial plexus injury in children with Narakas type IV obstetrical brachial plexus palsy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The accurate evaluation of Narakas type IV obstetrical brachial plexus palsy (OBPP) has been limited due to certain shortcomings in imaging technology. High-frequency ultrasonography may offer clearer observation of the brachial plexus, providing a more reliable imaging method in diagnosis and treatment for children with Narakas type IV OBPP. This study aimed to investigate the role of high-frequency ultrasound technology in assessing the location and injury characteristics of nerve root lesions in children with Narakas type IV OBPP.

Methods

A total of 24 patients underwent brachial plexus reconstruction at the Children's Hospital of Fudan University between December 2020 and November 2021 after ultrasound examination. Ultrasound exploration of the bilateral brach

SUBMITTER: Zhang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12514724 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature