Transient Brachial Plexus Traction Palsy Following Scoliosis Deformity Correction Surgery – A Case Report
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Introduction: Correction of spinal deformity in the pediatric age group is associated with a neurological complication at a rate of 0.71-0.94%. Of these, primary brachial plexus traction palsies have been rarely reported. Case Report: We present two cases of complex painless spinal deformity in growing children, managed initially with halo gravity traction with post-operative transient brachial plexus palsy diagnosed on post-operative day 1. Post-operative magnetic resonance imaging showed edema around the brachial plexus which resolved at 4 weeks in both cases. Conclusion: Transient brachial plexus palsy may present postoperatively in patients with excessive correction of neck tilt angle and T1 slope angle. They generally have a good prognosis with medical management and the surgeon need not rush with a decision on re-exploration.
Authors: R Manish, Shreya Shenoy, C S Vishnu Prasath
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $250
OpenAlex ID: W4409211413