09/07/2025
Erb’s Palsy, also known as Erb-Duchenne Palsy, is a condition often seen in newborns that affects the movement and strength of one arm due to injury to the brachial plexus—a network of nerves near the neck that controls the arm and hand.
Image Explanation:
First Image (Child being examined): This shows a healthcare provider assessing a child's arm mobility. The skeletal overlay illustrates how the affected arm may lack proper movement due to nerve damage.
Second Image (Diagram): This clearly shows the classic “waiter's tip” position—where the affected arm hangs limply at the side, rotated inward, with the hand facing backward. The healthy arm is in a normal resting position.
Key Points:
Cause: Often happens during difficult childbirth, especially with shoulder dystocia.
Symptoms: Weakness or paralysis in the arm, lack of movement, and abnormal arm posture.
Treatment: Physical therapy, and in some cases, surgery. Many children improve with time and proper care.
This condition can be stressful for parents, but with early diagnosis and intervention, many children regain good arm function.
