False negativity in towel test for elbow flexion assessment in brachial plexus birth palsy. Can we attribute to handedness ?

Conclusion: Clinicians should know that false negativity may coexist while using the towel test and handedness could be a possibility in them. In such conditions, additional tests can be used to assess the ongoing motor recovery in brachial plexus birth palsy children between 6 and 9 months of age.

Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences - October 17, 2023 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Terrence Jose Jerome Source Type: research