Open Anterior Subscapularis Release for Adduction and Medial Rotation Shoulder Contracture in Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy
Open anterior subscapularis release yielded significant mid-term functional enhancements in shoulder motion, with no modification in medial rotation. Improvements were observed even in children beyond 4 years of age, with those having more severe injuries showing greater functional recovery.
Authors
- Abdelmounim Cherqaoui
- Mustapha Aboumaarouf
- Chafik Bjitro
- Mohamed El Mahdi Boubkraoui
- Hajar Rouaghi
- Yassine Cherqaoui
Institutions
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Ibn Rochd (MA)
- University of Hassan II Casablanca (MA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- African Journal of Paediatric Surgery
- Published
- 2024-09-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/ajps.ajps_132_23
- Primary Topic
- Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00