Brachial Plexus Palsy (BPI) or Erb’s Palsy Information
Below is a great informational video made to spread awareness of brachial plexus injuries and erb’s palsy. The video was made by Cameron’s Smile Brachial Plexus Palsy Support Group.
Brachial Plexus Palsy (BPI) or Erb’s Palsy is an injury sustained to a child during delivery. Most brachial plexus injuries occur when shoulder dystocia is encountered. Shoulder dystocia is caused by the child’s shoulder / shoulders getting stuck in the birth canal.
Often to deliver the child the doctor applies excessive force the child’s head damaging the nerves in the brachial plexus. This results in partial or total paralysis of the child’s hand, elbow and/or shoulder.
For a more detailed discussion of brachial plexus injuries and erb’s palsy including treatment, causes, and risk factors please see my previous posts.
