Publication Name	World Journal of Orthopedics
Manuscript ID	41636
Country	Netherlands

Category	Orthopedics
Manuscript Type	Observational Study
Article Title	Humeral retroversion and shoulder muscle changes in infants with internal rotation contractures following brachial plexus birth palsy
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Fabian van de Bunt, Michael Lawrence Pearl, Tom van Essen and Johannes A van der Sluijs
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Fabian van de Bunt, MD, MSc, Doctor, Department of Orthopedics, Amsterdam UMC, VU University Medical Center, De Boelelaan 1117, Amsterdam 1081HV, Netherlands. fabianvdbunt@gmail.com
Key Words	Humeral retroversion; Infants; Brachial plexus; Brachial plexus neuropathies; Shoulder; Humerus
Core Tip	This study examines humeral retroversion in infants who sustained neonatal brachial plexus palsy and suffer from an internal rotation contracture. The existing common treatment options all strive for better function of the upper extremity through an improved position of the hand in space. Therefore, a thorough understanding of the development of the pathogenesis of this injury is of importance. We found a significant reduction of humeral retroversion in our study group (mean difference 26.8). When treatment becomes warranted and contralateral humeral version measurements differ greatly, a humeral derotational osteotomy probably offers the best improvement regarding the position of the hand.
Citation	van de Bunt F, Pearl ML, van Essen T, van der Sluijs JA. Humeral retroversion and shoulder muscle changes in infants with internal rotation contractures following brachial plexus birth palsy. World J Orthop 2018; 9(12): 292-299

Received	2018-08-22 05:32
Peer-Review Started	2018-08-22 09:11
To Make the First Decision	2018-10-08 03:30
Return for Revision	2018-10-10 02:17
Revised	2018-10-16 08:44
Second Decision	2018-11-14 11:17
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2018-11-15 18:15
Articles in Press	2018-11-15 18:15
Publication Fee Transferred
Edit the Manuscript by Language Editor	2018-11-24 22:36
Typeset the Manuscript	2018-12-17 03:16

ISSN	2218-5836 (online)
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