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

Erb's Palsy is a result of an injury to the nerve network in the arm, shoulder and hand. This can lead to paralysis and other problems.

Medical negligence can lead to this birth injury. The birth injury is usually linked to a difficult or rushed delivery.

Causes

On rare occasions there are occasions when things go wrong. Hudgell Solicitors can assist you should your child suffer from a disability that was caused by medical malpractice such as Erb's palsy.

Erb's'Palsy' is a weakness of various degrees or paralysis in the shoulder or arms, affecting the brachial nerves. These nerves send electrical messages to muscles, which allow them to move. Injury to the brachial plexus can cause an inability to grip and move the affected hand.

There are a number of reasons for Erb's palsy. It can be caused by shoulder dystocia as a result of labour that occurs when the baby's head gets stuck above the pubic bone of the mother's. This is more likely with certain risk factors, like gestational diabetes, and an infant or child who is large. Shoulder dystocia could be an emergency medical condition. It is important for doctors to recognize this and be aware of the best way to treat it to avoid complications. It can also occur by forceps or vacuum extractors or have an emergency Cesarean.

Signs and symptoms

erb's palsy law firms palsy is defined by a lack of movement of the hand or arm affected and an inability to grip. Typically, the symptoms show in the six to 12 months after birth.

The brachialplexus is an intricate network of nerves that extend from the spine and down both sides of the neck. They control sensation and movement in the arm, hand and fingers. If damaged, these nerves may cause weakness or partial paralysis in the affected hand and arm.

It is often the result of medical errors during childbirth. For example doctors pulling on the baby's shoulders too hard (shoulder dystocia). It can also occur when the baby is placed in the 'waiter' tip position during the delivery that puts stress on the upper-trunk C5-C6 nervous system, which forms part of the Brachial Plexus.

Most infants who suffer from a stretch injury recover within six to 12 months and are usually able to return home within six months, with the exception of cases that are severe enough to require surgery using a nerve graft to repair the nerves that have been injured. If the nerves affected aren't repaired, children may suffer from a permanent disability affecting their ability to move and use their arm.

Diagnosis

For children who suffer from Erb's Palsy there are a variety of treatments to reduce the effects but the injury will never be fully healed. Certain infants suffer from a significant disability and are unable to move their hand, arm or fingers.

The injury to the brachial-plexus, which is responsible for the innervation of the upper limb muscles, except for the trapezius can cause symptoms. The injury usually affects the upper nerves C5 as well as C6. It is less likely to affect C7. This can cause the Erb's Palsy sign, which is a waiter tip-like hand that cannot pronate or bend the forearm. In some instances, nerves are damaged and can result in Horner syndrome. It is manifested by the pupil drooping and a tightened face.

You may be able to claim medical negligence when your child is suffering from Erb's Palsy due to the birth. This is because the condition is usually caused by excessive force applied to the baby during delivery. This could be due to using the vacuum extraction (ventouse) or forceps in a way that is not properly. This could be a result of a doctor who isn't able to treat shoulder dystocia properly or decides to give birth via the vaginal or breech birth when a caesarean would have been more suitable.

Treatment

The nerves that make up the brachial plexus manage movement and feeling in the arm and hand. If a baby is diagnosed with Erb's palsy, it is a sign that the nerves have been damaged. The majority of babies recover within six to 12 months. However, some suffer from a permanent disability affecting the movement and sensation of their arm.

The treatment is centered around physical therapy which aims to increase the range of motion of the injured arm. This can be accomplished in various ways, including stretching exercises and passive exercises. A physiotherapist could also recommend an extension splint that will aid in movement and reduce stiffness. In extreme instances, a nerve graft could be needed to rebuild damaged nerves.

A claim for compensation can help a child with an Erb's Palsy injury live their life to the fullest extent and access essential equipment, education, and support. If you believe that your child's condition was the result of an unintentional medical error at birth, you may be eligible to make an Erb's Palsy claim for financial damages.

Compensation

A successful lawsuit could award families financial compensation to help pay for their child's treatment. It could also provide them with a a sense justice and bring attention to medical professionals who could have prevented a brachial plexus injury.

Settlements from the Erb's Palsy lawsuits can assist in covering the cost of physiotherapy treatments for your child as well as other equipment and treatments needed to support their condition. You could also be compensated for any loss of income or earnings due to the disability of your child.

If your child is diagnosed with erb's palsy, and you suspect that medical negligence may have been the reason it is essential to reach out to an experienced lawyer who specializes in Erb's Palsy whenever you can. They will be able to provide suggestions on how to proceed and ensure that all paperwork is filed on time. This will give you the highest chances of getting compensation. Our team of erb's palsy specialists will assist you in getting the maximum compensation you are entitled. This will help you pay for the long-term costs of your child's disability, and ensure that they have everything they need to live a full and happy life.

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