also known as Brachial Plexus Palsy, this is a condition that affects the nerves that control the muscles of the shoulder, arm, and hand. Erb's palsy can be caused by birth injuries to the shoulder of the baby.
Disruption of the normal movements of the newborn infant's arms and hands, frequently due to nerve injury resulting from the overdistention of the baby's head during birth. The effect is usually transient, but can be permanent.
Injury to the nerve roots of the brachial plexus of an arm mainly related to birth trauma and leading to various degree of weakness of the affected arm which may resolve during the first year of life
Erb's Palsy, also known as Brachial Plexus Paralysis, is a condition which mainly due to birth trauma can affect 1 or all of the 5 primary nerves that supply the movement and feeling to an arm. The paralysis can be partial or complete; the damage to each nerve can range from bruising to tearing. Some babies recover on their own; however, some may require specialist intervention.