A NARRATIVE REVIEW ON ORTHOTIC APPROACHES IN THE TREATMENT OF BRACHIAL PLEXUS BIRTH PALSY

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dc.authorid0000-0003-1818-121X
dc.contributor.authorİnal, Habibe Serap
dc.contributor.authorKoc, Ebru A. K. B. U. G. A.
dc.contributor.authorTürkmen, Ceyhun
dc.contributor.authorYıldırım, Gülenay
dc.date.accessioned2026-09-18T10:55:04Z
dc.date.available2026-09-18T10:55:04Z
dc.date.issued2026
dc.departmentFakülteler, Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi, Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Bölümü
dc.description.abstractPurpose: This narrative review synthesized recent evidence on orthotic interventions for brachial plexus birth palsy (BPBP), focusing on indications, timing, and wear schedules. Methods: We searched for English-language articles (published 2004-2025) in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, ProQuest, and Google Scholar using "brachial plexus birth palsy" combined with orthosis-related terms. Thirteen studies met inclusion criteria. Results: Early shoulder abduction-external rotation and elbow flexion positioning orthoses improved joint alignment and reduced contracture risk in infants. In older children, static-progressive or dynamic braces corrected established elbow contractures. Caregiver education and adherence influenced outcomes. Wear schedules ranged from a few hours daily for dynamic daytime bracing to near-continuous early positioning. Overall study quality was low and outcome measures varied. Conclusion: Current evidence is limited, but early shoulder abduction-external rotation and elbow positioning orthoses appear beneficial in BPBP. Later static or dynamic braces complement surgery or rehabilitation for residual contractures. High-quality research is needed to establish standardized protocols and determine optimal orthosis type, timing, and duration for each severity level.
dc.identifier.citationİnal, H. S., Koç, E. A., Türkmen, C., & Yıldırım, G. (2026). A narrative review on orthotic approaches in the treatment of brachial plexus birth palsy. Turkish Journal of Physiotherapy Rehabilitation-Türk Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi, 37(2), 162-172.
dc.identifier.doi10.21653/tjpr.2026.54264
dc.identifier.endpage172
dc.identifier.issn2651-4451
dc.identifier.issue2
dc.identifier.startpage162
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12941/462
dc.identifier.volume37
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ4
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.institutionauthorİnal, Habibe Serap
dc.institutionauthorid0000-0003-1818-121X
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherTurkish Physiotherapy Association
dc.relation.ispartofTurkish Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.subjectBrachial Plexus Birth Palsy
dc.subjectDynamic Elbow Brace
dc.subjectERATSO
dc.subjectStatic Orthoses
dc.subjectUrias Splint
dc.titleA NARRATIVE REVIEW ON ORTHOTIC APPROACHES IN THE TREATMENT OF BRACHIAL PLEXUS BIRTH PALSY
dc.typeArticle

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