Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy and Pediatric Orthopedics

What you'll learn

Diagnose and treat brachial plexus injuries

Identify risk factors for birth injuries

Understand nerve injury mechanisms and outcomes

Recognize compartment syndrome signs in children

Address legal implications of medical injuries

Implement early detection for shoulder dysplasia

Webinar Details

This webinar is led by a highly qualified, board-certified pediatric orthopedic surgeon. This expert is trained in pediatric upper extremity orthopedics. He is a member of numerous professional organizations including the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. This expert has won many awards during his career, including being named on the Top Doctors of 2013 list for Baltimore Magazine in the Pediatric Orthopedics section. He has published 36 peer-reviewed journal articles and authored a textbook on pediatric orthopedic surgery. He currently holds academic, administrative, and clinical roles at several regional institutions.

This webinar focuses on pediatric orthopedic injuries, with special attention to brachial plexus birth palsy. You’ll learn about various birth injuries that often appear in litigation, plus what to look for when evaluating a medical chart.

Date: Monday, August 8th, 2022

Who is this for:

Plaintiff attorneys
Pediatric orthopedic specialists
Trial teams
Plaintiff attorneys in birth injury cases
Medical malpractice legal teams
Medical experts in brachial plexus injuries

Content

Introduction and Objectives

3 Min

Brachial Plexus Injury Overview

6 Min

Nerve Anatomy and Injury Types

6 Min

Birth Injury Risk Factors

5 Min

Litigation and Emotional Impact

5 Min

Diagnosis and Prognosis Standards

5 Min

Treatment and Surgical Options

6 Min

Long-Term Functional Outcomes

4 Min

Compartment Syndrome Overview

6 Min

Fractures and Nerve Injuries

5 Min

SCFE Diagnosis and Liability

4 Min

Q&A and Closing Remarks

3 Min