Hutchinson Marcy,  Kozak Brandi,  Ho-fung Victor,  Chauvin Nancy

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: EDU-015 (T)

Background:
Sonographic techniques are simple and safe. The utility and clinical value of dynamic sonographic evaluation of the glenohumeral joint in infants with brachial plexus injury (BPBI) has been described since the late 1990's. However, this technique remains an underutilized tool in most imaging practices. Brachial plexus injury during the birthing process can lead to glenoid dysplasia, posterior shoulder subluxation and significant morbidity if left untreated. Imaging evaluation of the degree of deformity is paramount to guide clinical treatment and the follow-up of complicated cases. Imaging techniques include MRI, CT and US. Shoulder ultrasound provides a dynamic, noninvasive method of evaluation. It has also been our experience that this imaging technique can be mastered by the Sonographer and supported with accurate interpretation by the Radiologist.

Purpose:
Describe the imaging features of glenohumeral joint dysplasia due to BPBI with emphasis on ultrasound technique.
Review step-by-step dynamic sonographic evaluation of the glenohumeral joint in BPBI with emphasis on correct positioning of the patient to ensure consistency and reproducible quality imaging.
Improve both confidence and independent evaluation of patients through this presentation by the sonographer. Read More

Authors:  Hutchinson Marcy , Kozak Brandi , Ho-fung Victor , Chauvin Nancy

Keywords:  glenohumeral, brachial plexus birth injury (BPBI)

Ramachandran Anupama,  Pandey R M,  Jana Manisha,  Kumar Atin,  Kandasamy Devasenathipathy,  Naranje Priyanka,  Gupta Arun,  Gulati Sheffali,  Chakrabarty Biswaroop,  Singhal Maneesh

Final Pr. ID: Paper #: 127

Brachial plexus is a relatively common site of pediatric nerve pathology. This study was aimed at evaluation of utility of MRI and USG in the localization of brachial plexus injury in infants Read More

Authors:  Ramachandran Anupama , Pandey R M , Jana Manisha , Kumar Atin , Kandasamy Devasenathipathy , Naranje Priyanka , Gupta Arun , Gulati Sheffali , Chakrabarty Biswaroop , Singhal Maneesh

Keywords:  Brachial, Plexus, Infantile