Brachial Plexus / Erb's Palsy
During a difficult delivery, a network of nerves known as the brachial plexus may suffer permanent damage. The brachial plexus, located in the neck, conducts signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm, and hand. When a baby's shoulders are pulled with unnecessary force or become impacted during delivery, damage to the brachial plexus may result. Erb-Duchenne (Erb s) palsy refers to paralysis of the upper brachial plexus. Dejerine-Klumpke (Klumpke s) palsy refers to paralysis of the lower brachial plexus.
Symptoms of Erb's and Klumpke's Palsy include, but may not be limited to, paralysis, atrophy and limpness of the arm, hand or wrist. Loss of sensation may also result. Over time, the damaged arm may grow smaller than the other.
-- Article Courtesy of InjuryBoard.com
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