Can Erb’s Palsy Be Treated ?

Can Erb’s Palsy Be Treated ? Erb’s Palsy is a birth injury that causes weakness and paralysis in the arm. It’s often occurs as a result of injury during child delivery or even during Cesarean section.

Causes Of Erb’s Palsy

Causes of Erb’s Palsy differ from person to person. However, some common causes include:

• When babies are forcefully and quickly pulled out from the birth canal leading to neck and shoulder injuries
• Improper use of tools like forceps can also lead to Erb’s palsy
• It may be as a result of difficult child delivery

What are the Signs of Erb’s Palsy ?

• Loss of sensation in the arm
• Paralysis of the bicep’s muscles
• Arms cannot be raised from the side
• All or part of flexion of the elbow is lost due to the Paralysis of the biceps muscle
•  in some cases, there may be sensory loss over the lateral aspect of the upper arm

Other signs of Erb’s Palsy Include:

• Arm numbness  
• Arm weakness
• Partial or total arm paralysis
• No grip strength
• Limited arm motion

Treatment or Management of Erb’s Palsy

Can Erb’s Palsy Be Treated ? Its treatment or management depend on its severity. Response to treatment by patience depends on individuals. Some cases require surgical interventions while some may be managed by physiotherapy. There is need for the mobilization followed by passive and active range of motion and strenght exercises. Some severe cases may involve surgery. However, early intervention is key to getting results as soon there are presentations of as Erb’s palsy signs.

Physiotherapy help prevent joint contracture so that the joints do not become permanently stiff. It maintains range of motion in the hand, raised elbows and shoulders. Various forms of physical therapy exercises may include gentle stretching sensory stimulation and strength exercises. Parents must take active role in helping their children keep their joints and muscles fit since babies cannot help themselves to do so.

Is your baby having Erb’s Palsy due to birth injury do not hesitate to come to Effective Physiotherapy and fitness learning Clinic, Kado Estate Abuja. By God’s grace you will have a good feasible and positive result of improvement to show.

Visit us today at Effective Physiotherapy and Fitness Clinic as we help your baby recover or manage Erb’s Palsy.

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