Erb's palsy is a form of brachial plexus palsy that affects the nerves of the arm. It can be caused by a difficult delivery and may result in weakness, loss of feeling, or paralysis of the arm. Learn about the types of nerve injuries, diagnosis, and treatment options. Erb's palsy is a nerve injury that affects the shoulder, arm and elbow. It can occur during birth or later in life due to trauma. Learn about the types, diagnosis and management of Erb's palsy. Erb's palsy is a paralysis of the arm caused by injury to the upper nerves of the brachial plexus, often from shoulder dystocia during birth. Learn about the presentation, diagnosis and treatment options, such as nerve transfers, subscapularis releases and latissimus dorsi tendon transfers. What is Erb’s palsy? Erb’s palsy also called Erb’s Duchenne palsy is a paralysis of the arm (Upper Limb). This injury is caused mainly Due to injury to the upper group of the arm’s main nerves, Mainly the injury of the upper trunk C5–C6 nerves root. These Nerve roots form part of the brachial plexus, Forming the ventral rami of spinal nerves C5–C8 and One thoracic nerve T1. Erb’s palsy Occurs most commonly, but not exclusively, from shoulder dystocia during a difficult birth ...
