Magnetic resonance imaging for detecting root avulsions in brachial plexus birth injuries

Claire M Hardie, Chiraag Karia, Ryckie G Wade, Jeannette K Kraft, Rob Bains, Grainne Bourke

Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume): Journal of the British Society for Surgery of the Hand & Official Journal of the Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand

Published online on December 26, 2025

Abstract

Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume), Volume 51, Issue 5, Page 589-596, May 2026.
Introduction:We assessed the diagnostic accuracy of 3T magnetic resonance imaging in comparison with surgical exploration for detecting root avulsion in brachial plexus birth injuries.Methods:This retrospective cohort study describes a consecutive series ...