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Mechanism of Brachial Plexus Injury

Mechanism of Brachial Plexus Injury

The infant's anterior should becomes lodged against the pubic symphysis and in an attempt to dislodge the baby's downward lateral traction is used. This downward lateral traction causes stretching of the brachial plexus and tearing of the nerves.