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Erb’s palsy is a form of childbirth injury that causes damage to the brachial plexus. The brachial plexus is made up of five groups of nerve fibers that originate in the spinal cord and intertwine and exchange as they travel to the axilla (arm pit region). Damage to these fibers during childbirth can cause loss of sensation as well as muscle weakness or paralysis in the shoulder and upper extremity muscles. Erb's palsy is a disorder in which the upper portion of the plexus is affected. Shoulder and elbow movements are weakened as a result of this injury.

Common symptoms of Erb’s palsy include:

  • Weakness in one arm
  • Arm is bent at elbow and held against body
  • Decreased in grip strength in hand of the affected side
  • Numbness in arm
  • Impaired circulatory, muscular and nervous development
  • Partial or total paralysis of the arm

If you think your child has Erb's palsy as a result of medical malpractice, you can seek legal advice from an erbs palsy lawyer right away.

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