Brachial Plexus Injury

Assessment and management of traumatic and obstetric brachial plexus injuries.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MSt MRCGP (General Practitioner)

Last reviewed: 21 October 2025

NeurologyMusculoskeletalOrthopaedics

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Clinical Guidelines

Obstetrical brachial plexus injury (OBPI): Canada's national clinical practice guideline

The evaluation and management of neonatal brachial plexus palsy (Canadian Paediatric Society Position Statement)

ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 40: Shoulder Dystocia

Obstetrical brachial plexus injury (OBPI): Canada's national clinical practice guideline

Practice Bulletin No 178: Shoulder Dystocia

Shoulder Dystocia (Green-top Guideline No. 42)