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 ...