Peds Flashcards
Brachial plexus BP incidence
1-3/1000
BBFA fx
8-12 y/o
50% translated
10 deg angulation
Root avulsion ncv
Ncv absent for motor
Sensory intact
C5 avulsion
Elevated hemi- diaphragm
C8-T1 avulsion
Horner’s
Neurotmesis improves by ? Months
Axonoesis by ? Months
2 Mo
6 Mo
BPBP glenohumeral dysplasia
How to rebalance shoulder
Release pec major and subscap
Transfer lat/trees to upper/post RC
Best to improve overhead fxn if they have 90 abd already
Botox mechanism
Block release of acetylcholine
Prox-distal growth under control of
FGF 2,4,8
HOX genes
ZPA controls
Radio ulnar orientation
SHH controls digit
number and identity
FGF from AER leads to
Shh expression from ZPA
Whites with ulnar polydactyly
Think syndrome
Madelung’s gene
SHOX
Most effective TT for CP pronation deformity
FCU to ECRB