Recent Advances in the Treatment of Brachial Plexus Birth Injury | Journal CME Article-Journal CME Article: Recent Advances in the Treatment of Brachial Plexus Birth Injury Video 1

Journal CME Article: Recent Advances in the Treatment of Brachial Plexus Birth Injury Video 1

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The Hospital for Sick Children's brachial plexus clinic developed the Active Movement Scale (AMS) to assess infants and children with obstetrical palsy. This tool quickly evaluates changes in arm movement over time and provides data suitable for statistical analysis. The AMS is an eight-grade scale that evaluates overall joint movements without requiring specific commands, and it can be used throughout a child's life. During evaluations, movements are compared against the non-affected side to determine any passive limitations. Demonstrations with two children, Scott and Mathumitha, showed the application of AMS in assessing and grading movements like shoulder abduction and wrist flexion.

Keywords

Active Movement Scale

brachial plexus clinic

obstetrical palsy

joint movements

statistical analysis