Patient's question:
Newborn brachial plexus injury The infant is 20 days old. Is surgical treatment required in this case? Is there a possibility of self-healing!Doctor's answer:
The main cause of injury during delivery is shoulder dystocia during vertex delivery and incorrect fetal position judgment. During arm delivery, incorrect manipulation or difficulty in delivering the fetus front and back can cause forceful pulling of the fetus's shoulder and neck. Macrosomia, low pelvic arch, small angle, and uterine inertia are causes of neonatal brachial plexus injury. Paying attention to the delivery process, adjusting contractions properly, and adopting appropriate delivery methods can effectively reduce the occurrence of such complications. Currently, the most important thing is to help the child recover nerve function. There is still hope.