Local Law Firms Home > Medical Malpractice > Cerebral / Erb's Palsy > Nerve Damage > Developed/Flat Pelvis Erb’s Palsy a condition characterized by loss of feeling or complete loss of use of the arm and is a disorder that affects thousands of newborn children every year. It is primarily caused by labor complications that lead to injury of the child’s shoulder or neck region. This region referred to as the brachial plexus is a network of nerves, starts in the spinal cord and is responsible for the control of the movement of the shoulder, arm, and hand muscles. Brachial plexus injuries are often caused by injuries during childbirth, and can inhibit function in the arm or leave the arm paralyzed entirely.
Erb’s palsy is a condition that is caused by an injury to the child during the birth, but is sometimes more common in women with certain risk factors, such as women who have developed a flat pelvis. However, in these cases, a doctor or medical professional during the prenatal process is required to inform the expectant mother of potential labor risks associated with the condition, which are crucial to the delivery process, and increase the risk for injuries that result in conditions such as Erb’s palsy. When this is the case a doctor or medical professional may be held responsible for not bringing to the attention of the mother of the baby any risks that may arise during childbirth because of health conditions they may have such as a flat or flattening pelvic bone.
Did you know? An estimated 60-70% of children recover from Erb’s palsy within 2-3 months after birth. Studies show children who recover often develop a quick active elbow flexion as well. |