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2011 Recovery of brachial plexus lesions resulting from heavy backpack use

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Location: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/12/62/abstract

Description: Conclusions The prognosis of Backpack Palsy (BPP) is favorable in the vast majority of cases. Electromyography is useful for diagnosis. To prevent brachial plexus lesions, backpack loads greater than 40 kg should be avoided.
Recovery of brachial plexus lesions resulting from heavy backpack use: A follow-up case series Tuula Nylund , Ville M Mattila , Tapani Salmi , Harri K Pihlajamäki and Jyrki P Mäke BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2011, 12:62

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Author/Contact: Nylund et al
Institution: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Language: English

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