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

Erb's palsy is an injury to the nerve system in the shoulder, arm and hand. This can lead to paralysis and other problems.

The birth injury could be the result of medical negligence. This birth injury is usually due to a challenging or rushed delivery.

Causes

The majority of births and pregnancies go smoothly, but on the rare occasion something goes wrong. Hudgell Solicitors can assist you if your child has a disability that was brought on by medical malpractice, such as Erb’s palsy.

Erb's palsy can be described as a weakness or paralysis of varying degrees in the arm and shoulder and affecting the brachial nerves. These nerves send electrical messages to muscles, allowing them to move. Abrachial plexus injury could result in a loss of ability to grasp and move the hand affected.

Erb's Palsy can be caused by a range of factors. It could be caused by shoulder dystocia which is a complication of labour that occurs when the baby's head becomes stuck above the pubic bone of the mother's. It is more frequent in certain risk factors including gestational diabetes and an infant or baby who is too large. Shoulder dystocia is an emergency medical situation. It is crucial for doctors to recognize this and know what to do to prevent complications. It can also be caused by the use of forceps or the use of a vacuum extractor during labor or through an emergency Cesarean section.

Signs and symptoms

Erb's palsy symptoms are a lack of movement in the affected arm or hand and a weak grip. Typically, the symptoms show between six and 12 months after the birth.

The brachialplexus nerve system that runs from the spine to both sides of the neck. It controls the movement and sensation of the fingers, arms and hand. If they are damaged, these nerves can lead to weakness or partial paralysis in the affected hand and arm.

It is often caused by birth-related medical errors. For example a doctor pressing on the baby's shoulders too hard (shoulder dystocia). It can also be caused when the baby is placed in the 'waiter tip' position during the delivery, which puts strain on the C5-C6 nerve system, which forms part of the Brachial plexus.

The majority of infants who sustain a stretch injury recover within six to twelve months however, there are some cases that are severe enough to require surgery with a nerve graft to fix the damaged nerves. If the nerves that are damaged are not treated, a child could have a permanent disability that affects their ability to move their arm.

Diagnosis

For children with Erb's Palsy there are a variety of treatments to lessen the effects, but the damage will never be fully healed. Some infants are left with a significant impairment and cannot move their hands, arms or fingers.

The injury to the brachial-plexus, which is the nerve that innervates the upper limb muscles except the trapezius, causes symptoms. The injury is usually to the upper nerves of C5 or C6. Infrequently is it possible to affect C7. This is the reason for the Erb's Palsy sign, which is a hand that resembles a waiter's tip, unable to pronate nor bend the forearm. In some instances, nerves damaged may also result in Horner syndrome. The symptoms include an elongated pupil and constricted face.

It is possible to make an action for medical negligence during the birth process that results in a child suffering from Erb's Palsy. This is because the condition is often caused when excessive force is applied to the baby during birth. This can be caused by using forceps or ventouse (vacuum extraction) incorrectly. It could also involve a doctor who is not controlling shoulder dystocia properly, or deciding to do an breech or vaginal birth when a caesarean section earlier would be more suitable.

Treatment

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

Treatment is focused on physical therapy that seeks to increase the range of motion of the injured arm. Passive exercises and stretching are a great way to achieve this. A physiotherapist may also recommend an extension splint, which can aid in movement and reduce stiffness. In the most severe cases, a graft of nerves could be needed to rebuild damaged nerves.

A compensation claim can help a child who has Erb's Palsy live life to its fullest, and have access to essential equipment education, medical care, and other. If you believe that your child's Palsy was the result of an error in medical treatment at the time of their birth, you could be able to make a claim for monetary damages.

Compensation

A successful lawsuit may give families financial compensation to treat their child. It can also help them feel an awareness of justice and bring attention to medical professionals who could have prevented a brachial plexus injury.

Settlements in Erb's Palsy lawsuits will pay for physical therapy in addition to any other treatments or equipment required to aid your child's needs. You could also receive compensation for any lost income or earnings due to the disability of your child.

It is recommended to seek out an Erb's Palsy lawyer as soon as you suspect that medical negligence may have been involved. They can offer suggestions on how you can proceed and make sure that all paperwork is filed on time. This will increase your chances of obtaining compensation. Our team of specialized erb's palsy lawyers can help you claim the maximum amount of compensation that you are entitled to. This can help you deal with the long-term costs associated with your child's disabilities and make sure that they have everything they need to live a full, happy and healthy life.