Evaluation of Pain, Upper Extremity Function, and Social Appearance Anxiety in Adults With Obstetric Brachial Plexus Palsy Who Underwent Shoulder Tendon Transfer Surgery
Biruni University
80 participants
Jul 1, 2026
OBSERVATIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This observational study aims to evaluate pain and upper extremity function in adults with obstetric brachial plexus palsy who underwent shoulder tendon transfer surgery using the Modified Hoffer technique during childhood. Data on the long-term clinical outcomes of this surgical procedure in adulthood are limited. Participants with obstetric brachial plexus palsy and healthy age-matched individuals will be assessed in a single session. The evaluations will include pain, range of motion, muscle strength, upper extremity functional status, social appearance anxiety, and role performance. The study aims to describe the clinical profile of adults with obstetric brachial plexus palsy after Modified Hoffer tendon transfer and compare their outcomes with healthy peers.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria10
- Being between 18 and 40 years of age.
- Having a diagnosis of unilateral brachial plexus birth palsy.
- Having undergone shoulder tendon transfer surgery using the Modified Hoffer Technique.
- Having at least 5 years elapsed since the last surgery.
- Having a cognitive and communication level sufficient to comply with the assessment process.
- Agreeing to participate voluntarily in the study and signing the informed consent form.
- Being between 18 and 40 years of age.
- Having no history of upper extremity-related surgery within the last 5 years.
- Having a cognitive and communication level sufficient to comply with the assessment process.
- Agreeing to participate voluntarily in the study and signing the informed consent form.
Exclusion Criteria4
- Having a neurological disease.
- Having another orthopedic problem or a history of trauma in the affected upper extremity.
- Having a history of systemic disease requiring an acute attack or hospitalization within the last 3 months.
- Pregnancy or being less than 6 months postpartum.
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Interventions
Participants will undergo a standardized clinical assessment including pain, range of motion, muscle strength, functional status, social appearance anxiety, and role/activity performance measures.
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NCT07655271