Shoulder Rotation Function Following the Sup-ER Protocol in Children with Brachial Plexus Injuries.

ABSTRACT: Background: Our group previously developed an upper extremity repositioning (Sup-ER) protocol for brachial plexus birth injuries (BPBIs) that may improve supination and external rotation (ER) at 2 years of age. Questions were raised about the potential for the protocol to cause internal rotation (IR) deficits. The goal of this study was to explore the longer-term outcomes of the Sup-ER protocol and investigate IR/ER function. Methods: This prospective cross-sectional cohort study examined 16 children older than 4 years of age with significant enough BPBI to be treated with the Sup-ER protocol. Total shoulder and elbow function were assessed, including passive and active ranges of motion and strength of IR and ER. Results: Range of motion (ROM) for most active movements

SUBMITTER: Yefet LS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9112750 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature