Correlation of Pediatric Outcomes Data Collection Instrument With Measures of Active Movement in Children With Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy.

Bae, Donald S; Waters, Peter M; Zurakowski, David

This study on 150 children aims to characterize the range of Pediatric Outcomes Data Collection Instrument (PODCI) scores in children with brachial plexus birth palsy (BPBP) and determine its correlation with the modified Mallet Classification (MC), the Toronto Test score (TTS), and the Hospital for Sick Children Active Movement Scale. It concludes to a good correlation, although depending on the age groups, and a good ability to predict the outcomes of the pathology.

Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. 28(5):584-592, 07-08/08.

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