Local Law Firms Home > Medical Malpractice Overview > Cerebral / Erb's Palsy > Brachial Plexus Injury > Rupture Brachial plexus nerve injuries are injuries that affect the network of nerves that carry signals from the spinal cord, and can also be referred to as lesions. Lesions that form on the brachial plexus are most commonly caused by trauma or injury to the nerve network and include a variety of conditions that impair the function of the nerves within the network. They can be a result of damage to the shoulder, tumors, or inflammation within the affected area. The lesions found on the brachial plexus can be classified in one of two categories, traumatic, or obstetric. While obstetric lesions occur from mechanical injuries during childbirth complications that involve shoulder dystocia. Traumatic injuries may arise from various causes, but all involve damage to the nerves that make up the brachial plexus.
There are a few types of brachial plexus injuries, one of which is when the nerve is stretched to the point it partially tears, or ruptures. These injuries do not occur along the spinal cord, but instead are seen on the nerves themselves, and cause severe impairment of muscle function. In some cases, difficult child labor causes stress or trauma on a newborn child, and in result, must be given more attention in order to prevent the progression of such conditions. In situations like these, the party of those affected by brachial plexus injury due to neglect by a doctor or medical professional, a malpractice claim can be made to be compensated for the damages suffered to the baby and family due to the hospital’s neglect. Did you know? Brachial plexus injuries are among the most frequent of upper body injuries. In fact, they occur 10-20 times more frequently than spinal cord injuries. |