Minnesota Erb's Palsy Lawyers Address the Signs, Symptoms and Treatment of Erbs Palsy Sustained During Childbirth
Erb’s Palsy, which is primarily a form of brachial plexus palsy, is defined as a medical condition which involves stretch injury to the brachial plexus nerve fibers. These nerves are responsible for the movement and feeling to the arms, hands and fingers.
The following are the signs and symptoms of Erb’s Palsy:
- Failure to control muscles;
- Flaccidity and low muscle tone in the muscles of arms;
- Decrease in sensation; or
- Partial or complete paralysis
If your new born or a child in the family exhibits any of these symptoms, it is suggested that you get in touch with a medical malpractice attorney as soon as possible. A reputable attorney can review your case and will help you protect your legal rights.
Birth injuries are the primary cause of majority of the Erb’s Palsy cases in children. Shoulder dystocia is the most widespread and common birth complication associated with Erb’s palsy. Shoulder dystocia is a medical condition during the childbirth process, in which the baby’s shoulder gets stuck in the mother’s pelvis. Erb’s Palsy is not a very common birth injury, as it affects two out of every 1000 babies. However, Erb’s Palsy is a critical medical condition which causes major injury and trauma.
In the instance of a shoulder dystocia during the childbirth, it is the responsibility of the doctor and other health professionals to avoid major injury to the child and mother by taking appropriate steps to prevent injury. Helper protocol is one such medical technique which can avoid birth injury, if employed properly. However, if the medical professionals fail to take these important steps which are crucial in avoiding Erb’s Palsy, then you have the right to seek compensation for the physical trauma and suffering of your child or family member.
Did your doctor explore all options?
- McRobert’s maneuver;
- Suprapubic pressure;
- Rubin II;
- Posterior pressure on the anterior shoulder;
- Woods’ screw maneuver;
- Jacquemier’s maneuver;
- Zavanelli’s maneuver
- Internal cephalic replacement ideally followed by Cesarean section; or
- Symphisiotomy
Different categories of Erb’s Palsy:
- Neuropraxia: This condition is limited to the stretching of the nerves and does not include any tearing. In neuropraxia, there is a high probability of healing without any medical help and support.
- Rupture: Involves the tearing of nerves in the brachial plexus. Rupture can be cured without any medical intervention, provided the tearing does not extent to the spinal cord area.
- Neuroma: A medical condition which develops due to the build of scar tissue at the damaged nerve site.
- Avulsion: Avulsion is considered as the most critical case of Erb’s Palsy, as it involves total tearing and damage of the nerves in the spinal cord.
About 80% of the Erb’s Palsy victims recover on their own, without any medical help or intervention. Conversely, if the situation arises for an inevitable medical intervention, then a number of surgical options can be explored to correct Erb’s palsy. The majority of these surgical practices are capable of restoring health and vigor to the affected nerves.
Does your child suffer from Erb's Palsy as the result of medical negligence? Contact a MN Erb's Palsy lawyer with the Brown Law Offices, P.A. We offer free consultations at your home, work, hospital or one of our six Twin Cities metro offices. Contact us by calling (612) 789-2100 or submit an inquiry through our online consultation form. We never charge a fee unless we win a settlement on your behalf.
