What is Erb's Palsy?
Erb’s Palsy, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis Erb’s Palsy , also known as Erb-Duchenne Palsy , is a form of brachial plexus injury that primarily affects newborns during childbirth , but it can also occur in adults due to trauma. It involves damage to the upper nerves (specifically C5 and C6) of the brachial plexus , a network of nerves that sends signals from the spinal cord to the shoulder, arm, and hand. 🧠 What is Erb's Palsy? Erb’s Palsy is a neurological condition characterized by partial or complete paralysis of the arm due to injury to the upper brachial plexus nerves . The affected arm may appear limp or weak, and the child may have difficulty moving the shoulder or elbow. 📍 Causes of Erb's Palsy Erb's Palsy usually occurs during difficult labor or delivery , especially when there is: Shoulder dystocia (baby's shoulder gets stuck during birth) Large baby size (macrosomia) Prolonged labor Use of forceps or vacuum extraction ...