Obstetric brachial plexus palsy produces functional and cosmetic impairment. The Sever-L'Episcopo procedure has been successfully used to improve external rotation, primarily in younger patients.

Sever-L'Episcopo Tendon Transfer in Obstetric Brachial Plexus Palsy Peter S. Vasiu, DO, Alfred V. Hess, MD, Dennis P. Grogan, MD Disclosures J South Orthop Assoc. 2000;9 (1) Results ...

Surgeons at Kenyatta National Hospital have completed the hospital’s first pediatric surgery to treat a rare ...

A brachial plexus injury is a birth injury commonly caused by medical malpractice or negligence. This can lead to many long-term problems, including Erb’s palsy or weakness in the shoulder, arm, and ...

Types of Erb’s Palsy The types of Erb’s palsy are defined by the severity of the damage to the brachial plexus nerves, all of which can be caused by injuries at birth: Avulsion: When the nerve root is ...

The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that controls motor and sensory functions in the shoulder, arm, and hand. It originates from the spinal cord, specifically the C5 to T1 nerve roots, and can ...

Brachial plexus birth injuries like Theroux's occur in 2 or 3 of every 1,000 live births, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Brachial plexus injuries can also happen to older children and adults.

He finished with a Bronze Medal at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo (K44 +75kg M - Men). He was diagnosed with Brachial Plexus Palsy, a paralysis that affects the arm. Alena Olsen - Caledonia ...

Brachial plexus palsy is weakness or paralysis in parts of the arm due to injury. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this condition today.

This year, Patsy Field became the first contestant on the show with Erb’s palsy (also known as Erb-Duchenne paralysis or obstetric brachial plexus palsy), a weakness or paralysis in parts of the ...

Dr S Sivapriya Erb’s palsy, a brachial plexus injury often occurring during childbirth, throws a curveball at families, leaving them grappling with questions and concerns. This condition, named after ...

Brachial plexus palsy Brachial plexus palsy is a congenital condition that affects the nerves in the arm. It can cause weakness and loss of motion in the shoulder, arm, hand, and fingers.