Brachial Plexus Palsy: Review of Cases Managed by Physiotherapy Department at the University Hospital Center

Lindita Vata

Department of Pediatric Physiotherapy, Mother Theresa University Hospital Center, Albania

Dr. Lindita Vata, Department of Pediatric Physiotherapy, Mother Theresa University Hospital Center, Albania.

Keywords: Brachial Plexus Palsy; Physiotherapy; University Hospital Center; Mother Teresa Albania

Abstract

Background and Objectives
Brachial plexus palsy (BPP) is a complex complication of delivery. The clinical course according to symptoms may be either intermittent or progressive in patients with BPP. Total brachial plexus palsy is typically manifested with compromised hand, shoulder and arm function. Thus, an important component of successful management of the disease is physiotherapy. In the literature there are not studies published for BPP in Albania. With this in mind, we undertook this study to estimate a description of BPP in Albania.
Aim
To study and emphasize, feature, main factors that affect brachial plexus palsy, especially importance of early diagnosis and involvement of physiotherapist.

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