Q: what is the treatment for erb-duchenne paralysis?

Lots of PT.: Erb-duchenne paralysis, or neonatal brachial plexus palsy (bpp), usually is treated with extensive physical therapy (including a home regimen) and sometimes electrical muscle stimulation, splinting or taping.

Q: how long does treatment for erb duchenne paralysis take?

Depends: What type of treatment are you considering?

Q: is there a way to prevent the symptoms of erb-duchenne paralysis?

Difficult to answer: Erb's palsy (erb-duchenne palsy) is a paralysis of the arm caused by injury to the upper group of the arm's main nerves, specifically the upper trunk c5-c6 is functionally severed. The best way to prevent the symptoms is to avoid the injury in the first place.

Q: can you get arm or nerve transplants for erb duchenne paralysis?

Yes: About 1 in 10 infants with brachial plexus injuries (cause of erb's palsy) recognized at birth requires surgical intervention, namely brachial plexus reconstruction using nerve graft.

Question 1

is erb palsy painful?

Accepted Answer

No: Although your infant should not be in any pain, they may require physical therapy, or possibly surgery to regain full function of their arm.

Question 2

why do some babies recover from erb palsy while others do not?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: Erb's palsy is an injury to the nerves of the neck/shoulder that results in weakness of certain muscles of the arm and shoulder. Why 75-90% spontaneously recover without lasting problems while others have prolonged impairment is not well understood. There is, therefore, no consensus regarding the timing or utility of various therapies (particularly surgery) in those for whom it persists.

Question 3

can unexplained arm paralysis be caused by erb palsy?

Accepted Answer

Erb's palsy: This refers to an injury of the upper part of the brachial plexus, which results in problems with the fifth and sixth nerve roots in the neck. Most commonly, this occurs after birth trauma or motorcycle accidents.

Question 4

my 3 month baby has fully recovered from erb's palsy. can erb's be sign of cerebral palsy? she sometimes archs back while feeding. she has acid reflux

Accepted Answer

Not CP: Erb's Palsy is different, congrats on recovering from it. Arching backwards is common with acid reflux, some precautions would help: thickening feeds with cereal, raising the head of the bed 30 degrees, and may be medicine to control reflux or acid secretion through your doctor, good luck

Question 5

what are the tests for erb-duchenne paralysis?

Accepted Answer

Thorough exam first.: A thorough physical and neurological exam is a must; radiological and electrodiagnostic tests may also be needed.

Question 6

my son has erb-duchenne paralysis. is that something serious?

Accepted Answer

Most are transient: Occasionally the forces of delivery & position of the head & shoulder during the final moments of delivery put stress on the nerves exiting the neck to  supply the shoulder & arm. Swelling around these nerves, will lead to changes in the position & movement of the affected arm in a pattern called erbs palsy.Most cases are transient & resolve in < 48hrs..Some will need therapy if persisting.

Question 7

what is the treatment for erb-duchenne paralysis?

Accepted Answer

Lots of PT.: Erb-duchenne paralysis, or neonatal brachial plexus palsy (bpp), usually is treated with extensive physical therapy (including a home regimen) and sometimes electrical muscle stimulation, splinting or taping.

Question 8

how long does treatment for erb duchenne paralysis take?

Accepted Answer

Depends: What type of treatment are you considering?

Question 9

is there a way to prevent the symptoms of erb-duchenne paralysis?

Accepted Answer

Difficult to answer: Erb's palsy (erb-duchenne palsy) is a paralysis of the arm caused by injury to the upper group of the arm's main nerves, specifically the upper trunk c5-c6 is functionally severed.  The best way to prevent the symptoms is to avoid the injury in the first place.

Question 10

can you get arm or nerve transplants for erb duchenne paralysis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: About 1 in 10 infants  with brachial plexus injuries (cause of erb's palsy) recognized at birth requires surgical intervention, namely brachial plexus reconstruction using nerve graft.

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