Obstetric Lesion of the Brachial Plexus: The Fundamental Role of Rehabilitation

Obstetric paralysis is defined as an injury to the brachial plexus at birth. The injury is caused by the stretching of the nerve trunks or root avulsion. Risk factors may be related to childbirth, the mother or the fetus. It is currently the most common form of peripheral neuropathy in pediatrics. Diagnosis is essential for clinical examination. Auxiliary diagnostic tests are important for the location and extent of lesions, helping to clarify cases with surgical indication.