Re: Beaumont HOH,Wiberg A,Brown H,Quick TJ. Anatomic predisposition and neurologic vulnerability to brachial plexus birth injury: a contemporary narrative review. J Hand Surg Eur. 2026,1–6
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Re: Beaumont HOH,Wiberg A,Brown H,Quick TJ. Anatomic predisposition and neurologic vulnerability to brachial plexus birth injury: a contemporary narrative review. J Hand Surg Eur. 2026,1–6
BeaumontHOWibergABrownHQuickTJ. Anatomical predisposition and neurological vulnerability to brachial plexus birth injury: a contemporary narrative review. Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume). 2026;51(7):961-966. doi:10.1177/17531934261443088
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