Extractions: Erbs Palsy/Brachial Plexus Palsy that does not spontaneously heal can require exercise, therapy, and possibly surgery. In 80 percent of the babies born with Brachial Plexus Palsy, recovery occurs without surgical intervention. Often times, though, the function of a child's arm can benefit from surgical procedures. Researchers find surgery most effective in children between the ages of 5 and 12 months that suffer from brachial plexus palsy. The surgery has been less effective in children over the age of one. The determination of whether or not to perform surgery depends on the individual child with brachial plexus palsy. The brachial plexus palsy surgical procedure requires a pediatric neurosurgeon, a special anesthesia, an operating microscope, monitoring equipment, and specialists to expose and identify each of the nerves of the brachial plexus and surrounding structures. Most children with brachial plexus palsy injury have damage to multiple nerves so more than one procedure must be performed. Younger children recover faster from brachial plexus palsy surgery. Injuries that involve nerves below the elbow have a lower rate of improvement because of the location of the nerves and the distance that they need to regenerate. A physical therapist may also work with children suffering from Brachial Plexus Palsy to help increase range of movement. Performing daily exercise to keep the muscle and joints limber and moving may also help Brachial Plexus Palsy, and may prevent the joints from freezing in place. If the child with brachial plexus palsy does not exercise and use the muscles in the arm and hand, the muscles will remain weak and may not grow normally. This may also lead to additional tightness in the muscles and joints.
EP Associations - United Brachial Plexus Network to describe brachial plexus injuries include Erbs Palsy (upper trunk injury);Klumpkes Palsy (lower trunk injury); brachial plexus palsy; ErbDuchenne http://www.eparent.com/resources/associations/ubpn.htm
Extractions: The brachial plexus is a network of nerves which conducts signals from the spine to the arm and hand. These signals cause the arm and hand muscles to move. (Brachial means arm, and plexus refers to a network of nerves.) Injury to nerves of the brachial plexus can result in full to partial paralysis of one or both arms. The United Brachial Plexus Network (UBPN) is a registered non-profit 501(c)3 organization devoted to providing information, support and leadership for families and those concerned with brachial plexus injuries worldwide. West discovered an avid support group online, with parents throughout the world sharing information about the injury.
Brachial Plexus Commentary The Jennett Article brachial plexus palsy an old problem revisited publishedin the June, 1992 issue of The American Journal of Obstetrics Gynecology is http://www.evidence.com/Articles/brachialplexus.text.html
Extractions: evidence.com It is also very noteworthy that surgical developments in the repair of damaged brachial plexus nerves at birth is now more then ever a viable option for the care and treatment of brachial plexus birth related injuries. Since it's original Internet publication in 1995, this comment has been viewed over 20,000 times by people in over 20 countries. Douglas M. Wade, Esq. Brachial Plexus/Erb's Palsy Medical Malpractice Cases Douglas M. Wade, L.L.M.* The purpose of this writing is to provide attorney's with the experience gained by Evidence Technologies, Inc. in the presentation and trial of Brachial Plexus/Erb's Palsy medical malpractice actions. In the six months prior to this writing, E.T.I. was involved in nine cases where obstetrical mismanagement gave rise to a permanent Erb's Palsy and one case involving a temporary Erb's Palsy. E.T.I. has had opportunity to observe how different trial attorney's and law firms present Erb's Palsy related litigation. The following is an analysis of the defenses employed as well as suggestions which may assist in preparing for a birth related brachial plexus injury/Erb's Palsy medical malpractice trial.
Brachial Plexus Palsy - Erb's Palsy - Lawyer,Attorney! brachial plexus palsy and Erb s Palsy information on symptoms, diagnosis, andtreatments. Center for brachial plexus palsy and Erb s Palsy Information. http://www.brachial-plexus-palsy-erbs-palsy-attorneys.net/
Extractions: erbs palsy brachial plexus palsy Home Contact a brachial plexus palsy attorney ... SITE MAP We are a center that provides information regarding brachial plexus palsy and erbs palsy. Our informational site is designed as a resource tool to help parents and families better understand brachial plexus palsy, as well as to learn about their legal rights. Brachial plexus palsy and erbs palsy injuries are 90% of the time caused by traumatic stretching of the plexus during birth. Depending on the type of nerve damage and the location it will affect the severity of the brachial plexus palsy or erbs palsy injury. Some instances of brachial plexus palsy and erbs palsy may have been preventable had the indicators and warning signs been properly evaluated. A failure to pick up on certain factors that increase the probability of a brachial plexus palsy or erbs palsy birth from occurring can be considered negligence if certain measures could have helped prevent the injury from happening. Living with a brachial plexus palsy injury is challenging and requires medical attention, which can create financial hardships for a family. We can answer any legal questions and help you receive compensation if you have a case. To locate an experienced, qualified brachial plexus palsy or erbs palsy attorney in your area please
Erb's/Brachial Plexus Palsy - Schwartzapfel Novick Erb s / brachial plexus palsy. Erb s palsy (sometimes called BrachialPlexus palsy) is a common example of a birth injury caused http://www.fightingforyou.com/practicearea.asp?id=38
Extractions: University of California, San Francisco About UCSF A-Z Web Listing UCSF Search Campus Directory Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Patient Services Patient Education Newsletters Faculty ... Make an Appointment Pediatric Orthopaedic Service The Division of Pediatric Orthopaedics at UCSF Children's hospital was founded in 1934. Pediatric Orthopaedics is a Division of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco, and a Clinical Service at The Children's Hospital at UCSF. We treat all disorders of the skeleton in children, including: Spine deformities in children, including scoliosis, kyphosis or "hunch back", and spondylolisthesis.
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DEFENDING THE BRACHIAL PLEXUS INJURY 9. Robert B. Gherman et al., brachial plexus palsy An In Utero Injury?,180 Am. J. of Obstetrics Gynecology 130307 (No. 5, May 1999). 10. http://www.thefederation.org/documents/Boisseau-W03.htm
Extractions: Defending the Brachial Plexus Injury Eldon L. Boisseau I. Introduction In the world of medical malpractice defense, the brachial plexus injury is a defensible case. All available statistics indicate that even with todays advanced technology and state of the art medicine, it is not reasonable to expect a physician to know, prior to the actual birth, a shoulder dystocia will occur, much less a brachial plexus injury. If one does not know, or even reasonably anticipate that it will occur, how can that physician reasonably prevent it from happening? Nevertheless, obstetricians and hospitals are sued for this injury with some frequency, and there are significant verdicts against those defendants in this matter. So, how does one best approach this type of case, and give the client the best opportunity to win? In labor and delivery litigation we see numerous injuries to newborns. Many times these injuries cause cerebral palsy or mental deprivation, both of which are often illusory in nature. The shoulder dystocia, however, is clearly identifiable, with a brachial plexus injury often diagnosed later.
Predicting Outcome In Obstetrical Brachial Plexus Palsy This presentation is part of 415pm 530pm Hand/Upper ExtremityPapers. Predicting Outcome in Obstetrical brachial plexus palsy. http://asps.confex.com/asps/2002/techprogram/paper_719.htm
Extractions: Nancy M. de Kleer, MD , Christine Curtis, PT, MSc, Derek Stephens, MSc, and Howard M. Clarke, MD, PhD. Introduction: The purpose of this study is to identify factors at an early age which reliably predict outcome in cases of obstetrical brachial plexus injury. Currently, lack of spontaneous recovery of elbow flexion at three months of age is an indication for surgery in centres around the world. This has not been scientifically evaluated and currently no gold standard exists to predict which children will improve with conservative management and which children will benefit from surgery. Methods: Six hundred and four children assessed at The Hospital for Sick Children brachial plexus clinic over the last ten years were evaluated prospectively in a retrospective review. Seventy nine children, all of whom underwent a brachial plexus physical exam at three months of age and had a minimum follow up of two years were analyzed in this study. Four test scores, based on various combinations of validated physical examination maneuvers, were developed and calculated for children at their three month physical examination. One of the test scores was elbow flexion alone. The three month physical examination test scores were analyzed with respect to functional outcome. The ability of test scores to predict outcome was analyzed with logistic regression, receiver operating characteristic curves and tree based analysis.
Brachial Plexus Injury / Erb's Palsy Information about the condition and of surgical procedure to treat it. http://www.bcm.tmc.edu/pednsurg/disorder/brachial.htm
Extractions: The surgical procedure requires special anesthesia, an operating microscope, sophisticated electropysiological monitoring equipment and numerous specialists in order to meticulously expose and identify each of the nerves of the brachial plexus and the surrounding structures. Most children with a brachial plexus injury have damage to multiple nerves and more than one procedure must be performed. Recovery of some function can be expected within four months of surgery, with younger children recovering at a faster rate. Of those who undergo surgery, recovery, in the appropriate time frame, is 85-90% of full unction o the aected muscle groups in the upper extremities above the elbow. Injuries involving nerves below the elbow have a lower rate of improvement (approximately 50-60%) due to the locations of these nerves and the distance needed for regeneration. No child who has been treated at the TCH Brachial Plexus Clinic has ever been made worse. For those infants unlikely to have any functional recovery if managed conservatively, brachial plexus surgery can make the difference between a normal life and one burdened with significant disability, reduced life options, and increased medical expenses. To contact us: pednsurg@msmail.his.tch.tmc.edu
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Brachial Plexus/Erb's Palsy Support Groups brachial plexus/Erb s palsy Support Groups. In there. Open Arms brachialplexus palsy Support Group Shoba Shekar 1087 Black Wolf Ct. http://www.nbpepa.org/support.htm
Tanya's Brachial Plexus Page For parents of children with brachial plexus and Erb's palsy. Questions and answers, thoughts and poems, birth stories and email support. http://members.tripod.com/~ttandd/index.html
United Brachial Plexus Network If you re here to learn more about what an Erbs palsy or BrachialPlexus injury is, please click here for a detailed explanation. http://www.ubpn.org/
AAOS Online Service Fact Sheet Erbs Palsy (Brachial Plexus Erbs palsy (brachial plexus Injury). If your newborn can move one armbut not the other, he or she may have a condition called Erbs palsy. http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=314&topcategory=Arm
