Effect of clinician-applied maneuvers on brachial plexus

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Effect of clinician-applied maneuvers on brachial plexus

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http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_o ... cc2d801737

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Compared with lithotomy alone, all maneuvers reduced both the required delivery force and brachial plexus stretch. The greatest effect was seen with delivery of the posterior arm, which showed a 71% decrease in anterior nerve stretch (3.9% vs 13.5%) and an 80% decrease in delivery force.
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