Obesity in children with brachial plexus birth palsy

Avreeta K. Singh; Janith Mills; Andrea S. Bauer; Marybeth Ezaki

doi:10.1097/BPB.0000000000000208

Obesity in children with brachial plexus birth palsy

Avreeta K. Singh, Janith Mills, Andrea S. Bauer, Marybeth Ezaki

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Abstract

Fetal macrosomia is associated with a 14-fold increased risk of brachial plexus birth palsy (BPBP), and is a predictor of childhood obesity. The purpose of this study was to identify the relationships between BPBP, fetal macrosomia, and childhood obesity. We retrospectively reviewed 214 children with BPBP. The average age was 8 years and 53% had a Narakas 1 grade BPBP. Overall, 49% of children were normal weight, 22% overweight, and 29% obese. Of the children with a history of fetal macrosomia, 41% were obese; a statistically significant difference. Overall quality of life scores, however, were not correlated with obesity.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	541-545
Number of pages	5
Journal	Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics Part B
Volume	24
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/BPB.0000000000000208
State	Published - Nov 1 2015

Keywords

Brachial plexus birth palsy
Childhood obesity
Fetal macrosomia
Pediatric outcomes data collection instrument

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Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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