brachial plexus injury

collocation in English

meaningsofbrachial,plexusandinjury

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brachial
adjective
uk
/ˈbreɪ.ki.əl/us
/ˈbreɪ.ki.əl/
relating to ...
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plexus
noun[C]
uk
/ˈplek.səs/us
/ˈplek.səs/
an area where a network of nerves, blood, or lymph vessels ...
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injury
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈɪn.dʒər.i/us
/ˈɪn.dʒər.i/
physical harm or damage to someone's body caused by an accident or ...
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Features predictive of brachialplexusinjuryduring labour.
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Thus, the only intrapartum risk factor that shows a trend toward association with permanent brachialplexusinjuryis instrumental delivery.
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Limited usefulness of fetal weight in predicting neonatal brachialplexusinjury.
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Only a single study to date has attempted to determine the rate of brachialplexusinjuryin subsequent deliveries.
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This is certainly compelling evidence for the ability of a change in practice - namely, performance of rotational manoeuvres - to reduce permanent brachialplexusinjuryrates following shoulder dystocia.
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A build-up of scar tissue around a brachialplexusinjurysite can also put pressure on the injured nerve, disrupting innervation of the muscles.
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The technique typically causes brachialplexusinjury, leading to paralysis or loss of sensation in the arms.
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Similar symptoms are common with anterior shoulder dislocation, humeral neck fracture, brachialplexusinjuryand thoracic outlet and inlet syndrome.
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It is of note that most of the brachial plexus injuries in the various studies were transient.
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Outcome of surgically treated birthrelated brachial plexus injuries in twenty cases.
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Levine et al50 also reported that 90% of brachial plexus injuries were transient and resolved within 6 to 12 months.
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Newborns with brachialplexusinjurywas most commonly found in women whose babies weighed more than 4.5 kg at birth along with different types of deliveries.
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Information is collected on the number of babies admitted to hospital with a primary diagnosis of brachial plexus injuries.
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The number of babies with brachial plexus injuries diagnosed at birth who are not readmitted to hospital is not known.
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Erb's palsy and brachial plexus injuries are, fortunately, rare occurrences.
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Brachial plexus injuries, or lesions, are caused by damage to those nerves.
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Although several mechanisms account for brachial plexus injuries, the most common is nerve compression or stretch.
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Nervous plexus injuries create the more signs and symptoms from sensory-motor problems (such as brachial plexus injuries).
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Brachial plexus injuries, or lesions, can occur as a result of shoulder trauma, tumours, or inflammation.
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However, in more serious brachial plexus injuries surgical interventions can be used.
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