Computed tomography of the shoulders in patients with obstetric brachial plexus injuries: a retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Scapular hypoplasia, elevation, and rotation (SHEAR) deformity and posterior subluxation of the humeral head are common tertiary sequelae of obstetric brachial plexus injuries (OBPI). Interpretations of images from bilateral computed tomography (CT) scans of the upper extremities are critical to the diagnosis and treatment plan for patients with these bony deformities resulting from OBPI.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective study to investigate the accuracy of radiologic reports in the diagnosis of SHEAR or posterior subluxation of the humeral head in OBPI patients. CT studies from 43 consecutive patients over a 33-month period were used in the study. For each patient, we compared the results from the radiologic report to those from a clinical examination given b

SUBMITTER: Nath RK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2588615 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature