Transient neonatal radial nerve palsy. A case series and review of the literature

Abstract

Transient neonatal radial nerve palsy manifests at birth by wrist drop and intact elbow and shoulder function. Spontaneous resolution is universal. We present a case series, including two bilateral cases, and a review of the cases found in the English literature, hypothesizing how this condition is probably misdiagnosed as brachial plexus injury.

Keywords: Brachial plexus injury; Neonate; Nerve palsy; Radial nerve palsy.