The Relationship between Trunk Control and Upper Extremity Function in Children with Obstetric Brachial Plexus Palsy

Celik G., DELİOĞLU K., FIRAT T.

DEVELOPMENTAL NEUROREHABILITATION, cilt.24, sa.3, ss.150-158, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 24 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2021
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1080/17518423.2020.1800856
  • Dergi Adı: DEVELOPMENTAL NEUROREHABILITATION
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CINAHL, EMBASE, ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), MEDLINE, Psycinfo
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.150-158
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Obstetric brachial plexus palsy, sitting position, trunk control, upper extremity function, QUALITY-OF-LIFE, POSTURAL CONTROL, IMPAIRED GROWTH, MOTOR FUNCTION, BIRTH PALSY, INFANTS, MANAGEMENT, SYSTEMS, INJURY, EYE
  • Hacettepe Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Purpose This study aimed to assess sitting skills and trunk control in children with obstetric brachial plexus palsy (OBPP) and investigate the effect of these skills on upper extremity function. Methods A total of 106 children with OBPP aged 10-18 months were included in this study. Injury severity was determined with Narakas Classification. The Gross Motor Function Measurement Sitting Sub-scale was used to assess sitting skills, while the Sitting Assessment Scale was used to evaluate the trunk control. The upper extremity functions were assessed with using the Active Movement Scale and the Modified Mallet Score. Results As the severity of injury increased, sitting skills and trunk control values decreased (p= .0001). In addition, upper extremity function decreased with the decreasing sitting skills and trunk control (p= .0001). Conclusion Rehabilitation approaches should involve approaches that aim to increase trunk control in addition to programs targeting the extremity function in children with OBPP.