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Erb's Palsy and Treatment Strategies

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Erb's Palsy and Treatment Strategies

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Erb's palsy is a condition that affects the nerves and muscles of the neck, shoulder, and arms. Both children and adults might be affected. It was named after Doctor Wilhelm Erb, who was the first to describe the condition. Medical malpractice or incompetence during the delivery process may cause nerve injuries to your baby if proper safeguards are not taken, which may cause this birth injury condition.

Erb's palsy is divided into four categories namely neuropraxia, avulsions, rupture and neuroma. If there is a problem during labour, the doctors aim to pull the child out of the birth canal sooner and with more power. This may lead to Erb’s Palsy. Erb's palsy can also develop in a newborn baby due to its position in the uterus during pregnancy and after birth. Another reason is when doctors drag the baby's legs and feet during delivery. A fall or an injury that causes a considerable downward strain on the shoulder can cause Erb's palsy in adulthood.

The symptoms of this condition are limited motion of the affected arm, numbness in the arm, arm paralysis, lower grip strength in the injured hand, etc. Diagnosis of Erb’s Palsy include imaging studies like X-ray, EMG, MRI and CT scan. Nerve conduction studies may also help in the diagnosis of the patient.

Treatment of Erb’s Palsy can be done either by non-surgical methods or surgical procedures. The choice of the treatment method depends upon the severity of the condition and the symptoms. Non-surgical methods include strategies like hydrotherapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, recreational therapy etc. Surgical interventions include methods to repair or relieve pressure on the nerves of the brachial plexus to heal the nerve injury. The commonly implied methods of surgery are nerve transfer, and nerve graft. Some patients may require rehabilitation even after the surgery procedure. This would help the Erb’s palsy patients to recover better and have a high-quality life.


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