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Time plays a major role in recovering from brachial plexus palsies. There are three main treatment options:
This surgery may help if meaningful muscle function doesn't come back in the first 3 to 12 months of life. Sometimes, function starts to return but then stops.
Our team will need to have regular check-ins with your child — about every 3 months — to assess their progress.
If they stop making progress and their level of function isn't ideal, we may recommend surgery.
In babies, doctors usually use primary surgery to:
After primary surgery, we will evaluate your child. We may suggest a second surgery if we determine they haven't regained adequate function of the arm for daily living.
We may also consider secondary brachial plexus surgery for children who are too old (over 1 year) for primary surgery.
Secondary surgeries can include tendon transfers or bone rotations. They may help older kids with brachial plexus palsies use their arm better than before.
To make an appointment or learn more about our program, call us at 412-692-8650.
Children's Hospital's main campus is located in the Lawrenceville neighborhood. Our main hospital address is:
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh One Children’s Hospital Way 4401 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15224
In addition to the main hospital, Children's has many convenient locations in other neighborhoods throughout the greater Pittsburgh region.
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