What is the best imaging technique to show if my baby has a brachial plexus injury?
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What is the best imaging technique to show if my baby has a brachial plexus injury?
10 doctors weighed in
Dr. Cristina Carballo
Pediatrics - Neonatology
In brief: MRI
Mri's can better image the cervical area and pinpoint possible injury.
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Dr. Allen Seely
Sorry, MUST a sedate a child--but needed
Dr. James Cummings
Pediatrics - Neonatology
In brief: No imaging required
In general, radiographic imaging is not required to make the diagnosis of a brachial plexus injury.
Plain x-rays, and even ct scans are unlikely to show the injury, which is often too small to discern by these techniques. If imaging is indicated, it is to rule out other injuries, such as a broken bone or a paralyzed diaphragm.
In brief: No imaging required
In general, radiographic imaging is not required to make the diagnosis of a brachial plexus injury.
Plain x-rays, and even ct scans are unlikely to show the injury, which is often too small to discern by these techniques. If imaging is indicated, it is to rule out other injuries, such as a broken bone or a paralyzed diaphragm.
Dr. James Cummings
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Dr. Richard Pollard
Anesthesiology
In brief: See below
The MRI scan has the best potential to identify abnormalities in the brachial plexus.
An EMG is a functional test that can evaluate peripheral nerves as well.
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