Recovery of brachial plexus lesions resulting from heavy backpack use: A follow-up case series

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Brachial plexus lesions as a consequence of carrying a heavy backpack have been reported, but the typical clinical course and long-term consequences are not clear. Here we evaluated the clinical course and pattern of recovery of back...

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Main Authors: Pihlajamäki Harri K, Salmi Tapani, Mattila Ville M, Nylund Tuula, Mäkelä Jyrki P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-03-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/12/62