Peds Mini Series Flashcards
injury to the upper and lower brachial plexus during difficult vaginal delivery
obstetric brachial plexus injury
How does obstetric brachial plexus injury occur?
forceful traction or rotation of the head and shoulders (breech delivery)
fracture to the clavicle or humerus
how will a baby present with a diagnosis obstetric brachial plexus injuries?
made at birth
arm appears flaccid or moves only slightly
What is the condition called if obstetric brachial plexus injury does not improve?
erb’s palsy
A baby with erbs palsy (injury to c5-c6) how will they present with a resting posture?
rhomboids, levator, serratus, subscap, supraspinatus, infraspinatus
biceps, supinator affected
baby sits in internal rotation and adduction flaccid shoulder
baby will sit with a “waiters tip” position
If a baby sits with an arm in a waiters tip position what injury would you think?
obstetric brachial plexus injury
erbs palsy (C5-C6)
With Obstetric brachial plexus injury would a stretch or a rupture heal faster?
stretch
what percentage of OBPI babies recover in 3 months?
80-90%
what is a cookie test?
if a baby can bring their hand to their mouth
If a baby is unable to bring their hand to their mouth at_____ months they have a poor recovery for OBI
> 6 months
A pt should focus on ___ and _____ activities to promote recovery in OBPI?
developmental and functional
Current evidence suggest conservative treatment is an _______ intervention for most BPI at this time
effective
nonprogressive, congenital neuromuscular syndrome
Clinical picture:
severe joint contracture
muscle weakness
muscle fibrosis
absence of muscles
Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita
What causes arthrogyposis multiplex congenita
etiology unknown
What are the primary impairments of arthrogyposis multiplex congenita
severe joint contracture
muscle weakness
Do children with arthrogyposis multiplex congenita have impaired congnition?
no normal cognition and speech
Can arthrogyposis multiplex congenita be diagnosed in utero?
no definitive test but ultrasound may be suggestive
What are some interventions for decreased ROM for AMC?
stretching
positioning
splinting/bracing
casting
By 5 years old what percentage of those with AMC are independent with ADLs and mobility?
85%
Will indvidiuals with AMC have pain with aging, increased muscle weakness
yes
will individuals with AMC have a compromised lifespan?
no but increased secondary impairments