The objective of this prospective study is to contribute to improving the management of patients with obstetric brachial plexus palsy.
The main objective is the characterization of the microstructure by diffusion MRI in patients with a history of unoperated obstetrical brachial plexus palsy.
Patients aged 14 to 30 years
Consulted by the Orthopedics Department at Armand Trousseau Hospital
Diagnosed and monitored by Armand Trousseau Hospital for obstetrical brachial plexus palsy (OBBP)
Having a single, unoperated lesion (lesions are very different and only exceptionally affect all the roots bilaterally).
History of rheumatoid pathologies, constitutional bone diseases, past or current pathologies affecting the arm or neck unrelated to the obstetric brachial plexus, any history of neoplasia or radiographic appearance consistent with a neoplastic fracture
Current pregnancy
Inability to perform the MRI examination (presence of a contraindication, incapacitating pain, or claustrophobia)
Large tattoo present in the area of interest (artifacts)