June 24, 2016
June 24, 2016
Birth Injury and Erb’s Palsy
Erb’s palsy or Erb-Duchenne palsy is paralysis of the arm due to damage to the brachial plexus, a group of nerves running from the neck to the armpit region. During a difficult birth, these nerves can be injured, causing what is called brachial plexus birth palsy. When the upper branches of the brachial plexus are […]