– What constitutes a brachial plexus (or Erb’s Palsy) birth injury?
Erb’s palsy is as an injury to the brachial plexus, a network of nerves between the shoulder and the neck. The purpose of the brachial plexus is to send nerve signals from the spinal cord to the shoulder, arm, wrist and hand.
Erb’s palsy can results in a paralyzed or limp arm or hand, inadequate muscle control and numbness in the shoulder, arm, elbow and/or hand. Some cases of Erb’s palsy can be directly linked to medical malpractice during a baby’s birth.
– How is Erb’s diagnosed?
If an infant is showing signs of Erb’s palsy, a medical doctor should conduct a thorough physical exam. Diagnostic tests can include an EMG and MRI, or other imaging test.
– Are there different types of Erb’s Palsy?
There are four types of Erb’s palsy, each referring to a different degree of damage to the nerves: Neuropraxia, Avulsion, Rupture and Neuroma. Neuropraxia, or “Stretch of Praxis, is the most common and most likely to be the result of a medical mistake.
Chicago Erb’s Palsy Attorney Jay Paul Deratany and the Experienced Birth Injury Lawyers of The Deratany Firm have helped clients across Illinois and Florida. If you or someone you know has experienced an injury during pregnancy or delivery at the hands of a medical professional, contact our firm today for your free initial consultation.
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