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

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

Medical negligence can cause this birth injury. This birth injury is often linked to a difficult or rushed birth.

Causes

In rare cases things can occur that go wrong. Hudgell Solicitors will help you if your child has an impairment that was caused by medical negligence like Erb's palsy.

Erb's palsy is a weakness or paralysis of various degrees in the shoulder and arm that affects the brachial plexus nerves. These nerves are responsible for transmitting electrical messages to the muscles so that they can move. Injury to the brachial plexus may result in the inability to grasp and move the affected hand.

There are several reasons for Erb's palsy. It can be caused by shoulder dystocia an complication of labour that occurs when the baby's head gets stuck above the pubic bone of the mother's. It is more frequent in women with risk factors, such as gestational diabetics, as well as babies that are too big or overweight. Shoulder dystocia can be an emergency medical situation. It is important for doctors to be aware of this and be aware of the best way to treat it to prevent complications. It can also occur by forceps, vacuum extractors or emergency Cesarean.

Symptoms

Erb's Palsy is characterised by a lack of movement of the hand or arm affected and a weak grip. Typically, symptoms manifest between six and 12 months after birth.

The brachial plexus is a system of nerves which run from the spine along both sides of the neck, controlling movement and sensation in the hand, arm and Erb's Palsy fingers. If they are damaged, these nerves could cause weakness or partial paralysis of the affected arm and hand.

It is often the result of medical mistakes during childbirth. For instance doctors pulling on the baby's shoulders too hard (shoulder dystocia). It can also happen when the baby is placed in the 'waiter tip' position during birth and puts strain on the upper trunk C5-C6 nervous system, which is part of the Brachial plexus.

The majority of infants who suffer an injury to their stretch will recover within six to twelve months and are usually able to return home within six months, with the exception of cases that are severe enough to require surgery with a nerve graft in order to restore the injured nerves. If the nerves that are damaged do not get repaired the child may suffer permanent disabilities that limit their ability to move their arm.

Diagnosis

There are a variety of treatment options for children suffering from Erb's Palsy, but the injury cannot be fully repaired. Some infants suffer from a significant disability, and are unable move their hand, arm or fingers.

The damage to the brachial-plexus which is the nerve that innervates the upper limb muscles, except for the trapezius results in symptoms. The injury is usually to the upper nerves of C5 or C6. It is less often, however it may also affect C7. This is the most common Erb's palsy sign which is a waiter's tips type hand that cannot pronate, or stretch the forearm. In a few cases, nerves that are damaged can cause Horner syndrome. The symptoms include pupils that are drooping as well as a tightened face.

It is possible to make a claim for medical negligence during a birth that leads to the child being diagnosed with Erb's Palsy. This is because the condition can be caused by excessive force being applied to the baby during birth. This includes using vacuum extraction (ventouse) or forceps in a way that is not properly. It could also involve the doctor not managing shoulder dystocia correctly or deciding to perform vaginal or breech birth when an earlier caesarean section would have been more suitable.

Treatment

The brachialplexus' nerves control sensation and movement in the hands and arm. When a baby is diagnosed as having Erb's palsy, it indicates that nerves are injured. The majority of babies recover within 6 to 12 months, but some have a permanent disability which affects their movement and the sensation in their arm.

Physical therapy is a method to increase range of motion. Stretching and passive exercises can be used to achieve this. A physiotherapist may also recommend an extension splint which will assist in movement and help prevent stiffness. Surgery is sometimes necessary in the most severe cases to reconstruct damaged nerves through an graft of nerves.

A compensation claim can aid a child with Erb's Palsy live life to the fullest, and have access to the essential equipment education, care, and equipment. If you believe that your child's condition was caused by an error in medical care at the time of their birth, you may be eligible to claim an erb's palsy lawyer Palsy claim for damages in the form of money.

Compensation

A successful lawsuit may award families financial compensation to help pay for the treatment of their child. It may also provide them with satisfaction and call attention to medical professionals who might have prevented a brachial-plexus injury.

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

You should seek out an Erb's Palsy lawyer immediately if you suspect that medical negligence may have been involved. They will be able to provide guidance on how to proceed and make sure that all paperwork is filed in time. This increases the chances of getting compensation. Our team of experts in erb's-palsy can help you get the maximum amount of compensation to which you are entitled. This could help offset the long-term expenses of your child's disability, and ensure that they are provided with everything they need to lead a fulfilled life.