Why Erb s Palsy Case Is More Risky Than You Think

Hudgell Solicitors Can Help You Make an Erb's Palsy Claim

Erb's palsy is caused by damage to the nerve system in the arm, shoulder and hand. This can result in paralysis as well as other problems.

The birth injury could be the result of medical negligence. This birth injury is usually linked to a difficult or rushed delivery.

Causes

In rare cases things can go wrong. Hudgell Solicitors will help you in the event that your child suffers a disability that was brought on by medical negligence, such as Erb’s palsy.

Erb's palsy is a weakness with varying degrees of paralysis in the shoulder and arms, which affects the brachial nerves. These nerves are responsible for sending electrical messages to the muscles so that they can move. Injuries to the brachial nerve can cause an inability to grip and move the affected hand.

Erb's Palsy can be caused by a range of factors. Erb's palsy can be caused by shoulder dystocia, which is a condition that occurs when the baby's skull gets stuck over the mother's pubic bone. It is more prevalent in women with certain risk factors like gestational diabetics, as well as infants who are large. Shoulder dystocia could be an emergency medical situation. It is important for doctors to recognize this and be aware of the best way to treat it to prevent complications. It could also occur by forceps, vacuum extractors, or have an emergency Cesarean.

Symptoms

Erb's palsy symptoms are a lack of movement in the affected arm or hand and weak grip strength. Typically, the symptoms begin to manifest within 6 to 12 months after birth.

The brachialplexus is a nerve network which runs from the spine to both sides of the neck. It controls the movement and sensation of the fingers, arm, and hand. When these nerves are damaged, they can cause weakness and partial paralysis of the affected arm and/or hand.

It is often the result of birth-related medical errors. For instance, a doctor pulling on the baby's shoulders too hard (shoulder dystocia). It could also be caused by a traumatic birth, especially if the infant is held in a 'waiter's tips' position, which causes tension on the C5-C6 nerves in the upper trunk that are part of the brachial nerve.

Most infants who suffer an injury to their stretch will recover within six to 12 months. However, some cases are so severe that they require surgery to repair the nerves damaged. If the nerves affected don't get repaired the child may suffer an indefinite disability that limits their ability to move their arm.

Diagnosis

For children suffering from Erb's Palsy there are a variety of treatments to lessen the impact, but the injury cannot be completely repaired. Some infants are left with a significant disability and are unable to move their hand, arm or fingers.

The injury to the brachial-plexus, which innervates the upper limb muscles, with the exception of the trapezius creates symptoms. The injury usually affects the upper nerves C5 and C6 but less often affects C7. This is the most common Erb's palsy sign which is a waiter's tips type hand that cannot pronate, or bend the forearm. In some cases, the injured nerves can also cause Horner's syndrome, which is a pupils that are drooping, and a chin that is constricted.

You can file a claim for medical negligence in the event that your child suffers from Erb's Palsy due to the birth. This is due to the fact that this condition is often caused by the excessive force that is imposed on the baby during the birth process. This can result from using forceps or ventouse (vacuum extraction) incorrectly. It could also involve doctors not managing shoulder dystocia properly or opting to have a breech or vaginal birth when a caesarean section earlier would have been more appropriate.

Treatment

The nerves that form the brachial system control movement and feel in the arm and hand. If you find a baby with Erb's palsy, it is a sign that the nerves have been injured. The majority of babies recover within six to 12 months. However, some are left with a permanent disability affecting movement and sensation in their arm.

The treatment is centered around physical therapy which aims to increase the range of motion in the injured arm. Passive exercises and Erb's Palsy Lawsuits stretching can be utilized to achieve this. A physiotherapist can also suggest an extension splint which will help with movement and prevent stiffness. In extreme instances, a nerve graft might be required to rebuild damaged nerves.

A claim for compensation may help a child suffering from an Erb's Palsy injury live life to the fullest and access essential equipment, treatment, and support. If you suspect that your child's condition was the result of a medical mistake at the time of their birth, you may be eligible to claim an Erb's Palsy claim for monetary damages.

Compensation

A successful lawsuit could give families financial compensation for the treatment of their child. It can also help them feel a sense of justice and make medical professionals aware of who could have prevented a brachial-plexus injury.

Settlements from the Erb's Palsy lawsuits can help cover the cost of physiotherapy treatments for your child as well as other treatments and equipment needed to support their condition. They can also compensate you for any loss of income or earnings due to the disability of your child.

You should contact an Erb's Palsy lawyer right away if you suspect that medical negligence was the cause. They can assist you in the best approach to take and ensure that all paperwork is filed before deadlines end. This will increase your chances of receiving compensation. Our team of experts in erb's-palsy will assist you in getting the most compensation to which you are entitled. This will help pay for the long-term costs of your child's disability and ensure they have everything they need to lead a fulfilled life.