Arthroscopic release and latissimus dorsi transfer for shoulder internal rotation contractures and glenohumeral deformity secondary to brachial plexus birth palsy

The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume
Michael L PearlKaryn Wong

Abstract

Internal rotation contractures due to external rotation weakness secondary to brachial plexus birth palsy frequently lead to glenohumeral deformity and impaired shoulder function. Our surgical approach to treat these contractures relies on arthroscopic release for young children (less than three years old) and combines arthroscopic release with latissimus dorsi transfer for older children. We report the results for the first thirty-three children followed for a minimum of two years after such treatment. Nineteen children with a mean age of 1.5 years (all younger than three years of age) underwent arthroscopic contracture release as the only primary procedure, and fourteen children with a mean age of 6.7 were also treated with a latissimus dorsi transfer. Passive external rotation with the arm at the side and passive and active elevation were measured for all patients preoperatively. Passive and active external rotation, internal rotation, and elevation were measured for all patients postoperatively. Magnetic resonance imaging was performed preoperatively and postoperatively to evaluate the status of the glenohumeral joint. Preoperative passive external rotation averaged -2 degrees for the children who underwent arthroscopic con...Continue Reading

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