A National Study to Evaluate Trends in the Utilization of Nerve Reconstruction for Treatment of Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy [Outcomes Article]

Abstract

Over the past decade, approximately 3.3 percent of neonatal brachial plexus palsy births have undergone some form of primary microsurgical nerve surgical intervention, which may reflect underutilization of these procedures and limited access to care. Insurance status plays a significant role in the use of nerve surgery procedures, as neonates without private insurance were less likely to receive nerve surgery procedures than those with private insurance.