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. 2014 Oct-Dec;27(4):335-39; quiz 340.
doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2014.06.001. Epub 2014 Jun 20.

Sup-ER orthosis: an innovative treatment for infants with birth related brachial plexus injury

Kim M Durlacher  1 , Doria Bellows  2 , Cynthia Verchere  3
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Sup-ER orthosis: an innovative treatment for infants with birth related brachial plexus injury

Kim M Durlacher et al. J Hand Ther. 2014 Oct-Dec.

Abstract

Impairments in active and passive range of upper extremity supination and shoulder external rotation are common sequelae for children with delayed recovery from birth related brachial plexus injury. Orthotic intervention may complement traditional treatment strategies commonly employed in the newborn period. These authors describe their custom fabricated orthosis designed to balance shoulder growth and muscular function, and improve prognosis of long term functional outcomes for children with birth related brachial plexus injury. - Victoria Priganc, PhD, OTR, CHT, CLT, Practice Forum Editor.

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