Erb’s Palsy
Erb’s Palsy: What is it? Erb’s palsy, sometimes referred to as brachial plexus birth palsy or Erb-Duchenne palsy, it is a condition that affects the shoulder and arm and results in skeletal muscle weakness or loss. Wilhelm Erb is, one of the first doctors to recognize the illness, is honored in the name of the condition. The most prevalent brachial plexus condition, Erb’s palsy, is caused by accidental trauma or nerve injury experienced during childbirth. All of the arm muscles are supplied by the brachial plexus, a network of nerves that extends around the neck. These nerves supply the shoulders, arms, hands, and fingers with movement and sensation. Lightness is a sign of weakness. Anatomy: The divisions, branches, roots, cords, and trunks make up the five sections of […]