Abstract: Choose the most appropriate single answer.
1. The incidence of obstetric brachial plexus injury of live births is
a. 0.1-0.2%
b. 1-2%
c. 2-5%
d. 5-10%
2. The most common brachial plexus elements involved is/are
a. Upper trunk
b. Upper and middle trunk
c. All trunks (pan plexus)
d. Lower trunk
3. The most common cause of obstetric brachial plexus injury is
a. Cephalopelvic disproportion
b. Obese babies
c. Shoulder dystocia
d. Diabetic mother
4. The first line of management is
a. Assurance of the family and physiotherapy of involved arm
b. Early surgery in the first 2 months
c. Splint of the involved arm to prevent further injury
d. Radiological investigation (MRI) and EMG to differentiate between neuropraxia and axontemesis
5. The best timing for surgery in the absence of spontaneous recovery of the biceps is
a. Four months
b. Nine months
c. One year
d. One and a half years
Publication Year: 2010
Publication Date: 2010-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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