An Economic Analysis of the Timing of Microsurgical Reconstruction in Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy

Abstract

It is unlikely that microsurgical intervention at three months for the treatment of rupture injuries of the brachial plexus will be successful enough to produce overall cost savings. While our results should not be used to dictate policy decisions as they are not definitive and remain contingent on future studies, it is still reasonable to consider economic factors and quality-of-life outcomes in brachial plexus birth palsy treatment strategies and future research.