Question 1

3wks baby erbs palsy. after first exercise she made all movement. but prefer to put hand on chest & had some weaknesses. will recover completely soon?

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Need more info: The recovery from herbs palsy depends on A number of factors, I have seen patients have full recovery but also I have seen some partial recoveries. At three weeks it's too soon to tell. I recommend you ask your doctor and ask if there's any positioning that you should avoid or try to keep the baby in.

Question 2

what is erbs palsy?

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Erb's 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 severed.  These injuries arise most commonly, but not exclusively, during a difficult birth. Depending on the nature of the damage, the paralysis can either resolve on its own over a period of months, necessitate rehabilitative therapy, or require surgery.

Question 3

i am 21 and i have erbs palsy and my right shoulder what can i do?

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Consult your MD: First step will be to determine the cause, traumatic or non traumatic cause. I will like to suggest that you consult you MD for an evaluation and for coordination of care with a neurologist, rehabilitative medicine and other specialties depending on the determined cause of the injury to the group of nerves termed the  brachial plexus

Question 4

is it right that 60% of erbs palsy cases happened because of congenital problem in pelvic of the mother?

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Injury of the : Brachial Plexus, 5 nerves that exit the  spinal cord between neck bones &amp; give the arm movement &amp; feeling, can occur at delivery of a breech or large baby  or if baby's head delivers normally but 1 shoulder gets  stuck under mom's pelvic bones. In 90%, function recovers in 2 wks. or in 3-6 mos. with physical therapy. Seek treatments for depression/ anxiety, as they can impact infant development.

Question 5

i have a 6 1/2 month with what we believe to be erbs palsy. is it too late to correct nerve damage and what can we do as treatment to fix the problem?

Accepted Answer

Discuss with doctor: Often Erb's palsy improves with time after delivery, however for specific prognosis to a patient, it is best to discuss with neurologist and pediatrician

Question 6

how often are an obstetric brachial plexus injury ( erbs palsy ) permanent?

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0.5-1.6%.: Overall incidence of congenital permanent brachial plexus injury is  0.04-0.2% of us live births. If you have shoulder dystocia, permanent injury to the brachial plexus is anticipated in 0.5-1.6% of cases.

Question 7

12wks baby erbs palsy has all movements.doctors cant determine which hand is palcy, but sometimes has some weakness,is there chance to full recovery?

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Most likely: Most palsies from birth usually resolve themselves on their own or with physical therapy.  If your baby has made this much progress in a short time then the likelihood of full recovery is high.  Continue to play with your baby having the baby use the weaker arm more often.

Question 8

erbs palsy since birth. 22 now. loosing motion in hand slowly, arm locking up more, numbness more. more pain. what do i do!? splint/brace? surgery?

Accepted Answer

Never too late: Erb's affects the upper brachial plexus, and your hand involves lower plexus, so this is new superimposed on the prior.  The symptoms raise concern that a complex regional pain syndrome may be evolving, and this needs to be addressed asap.  The therapy can wait, as the diagnosis must precede.  Believe, your best bet is to see a physiatrist initially and perhaps other specialists later.

Question 9

3month baby suddenly refuses to eat from left breast.right breast is more productive.not ear infection& left hand was erbs palsy.can it be torticollis?

Accepted Answer

Reason often unknown: Selecting one side only is not unusual but frustrating.  If your baby keeps his head tilted or refuses to rotate completely from side to side, this may be reason.  If you have a low grade infection in breast or plugged ducts, it may affect the taste of the milk or "let down" may not be as effective on L side.  Try football hold, keeping b's head on the R, as if he were still on the R breast.

Question 10

what are the tests for erb-duchenne paralysis?

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

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I am 21 and i have erbs palsy and my right shoulder what can i do?

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Is it right that 60% of erbs palsy cases happened because of congenital problem in pelvic of the mother?

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I have a 6 1/2 month with what we believe to be erbs palsy. is it too late to correct nerve damage and what can we do as treatment to fix the problem?

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How often are an obstetric brachial plexus injury ( erbs palsy ) permanent?

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12wks baby erbs palsy has all movements.doctors cant determine which hand is palcy, but sometimes has some weakness,is there chance to full recovery?

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Erbs palsy since birth. 22 now. loosing motion in hand slowly, arm locking up more, numbness more. more pain. what do i do!? splint/brace? surgery?

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3month baby suddenly refuses to eat from left breast.right breast is more productive.not ear infection& left hand was erbs palsy.can it be torticollis?

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What are the tests for erb-duchenne paralysis?

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