Erb’s Palsy at birth

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The main symptoms and signs of the disease include total/partial paralysis of the arm, weakness on the affected arm and loss of feeling in that arm. Diagnosis is made by physical examination and history done by a pediatrician.
003. Symptoms and signs
The main symptoms and signs of the disease include total/partial paralysis of the arm, weakness on the affected arm and loss of feeling in that arm. Diagnosis is made by physical examination and history done by a pediatrician.
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1587679456120500 46799527127202. Symptoms
The causes of this condition occur during difficult child delivery. Risks of difficult labor include big babies, breech presentation, prolonged and obstructed labor.
02. Symptoms
The causes of this condition occur during difficult child delivery. Risks of difficult labor include big babies, breech presentation, prolonged and obstructed labor.
-2818130-51435Define and describe the diagnosis
Erb’s Palsy is a disease condition affecting the upper root of brachial plexus.

Palsy is defined as a weakness. Erb’s palsy causes loss of motion and arms weakness. 1-2 in every 1000 newborn usually suffers from this disease. This result when the newborn’s neck is trapped in the birth canal, and the assistance stretches the neck to the side.
00Define and describe the diagnosis
Erb’s Palsy is a disease condition affecting the upper root of brachial plexus. Palsy is defined as a weakness. Erb’s palsy causes loss of motion and arms weakness. 1-2 in every 1000 newborn usually suffers from this disease. This result when the newborn’s neck is trapped in the birth canal, and the assistance stretches the neck to the side.
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3937028784554. Precautions/contraindicationsThey should stop occupation therapy when needed. This may damage soft tissues
They should not be rough. May cause tear of muscle
The arm should be stabilized when moving. To prevent dislocation of the shoulder
Watch out for pain and stiffness. Maybe a symptom of overuse syndrome
004. Precautions/contraindicationsThey should stop occupation therapy when needed. This may damage soft tissues
They should not be rough. May cause tear of muscle
The arm should be stabilized when moving. To prevent dislocation of the shoulder
Watch out for pain and stiffness. Maybe a symptom of overuse syndrome
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Fig 2: Image of a child with Erb’s Palsy. Adapted from Mobile Physiotherapy Clinic Ahmedabad Gujarat0Fig 2: Image of a child with Erb’s Palsy. Adapted from HYPERLINK “https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjJ5ry8j6jZAhVNsBQKHZ4bD9wQjB16BAgAEAU&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmobilephysiotherapyclinic.in%2Ferbs-palsy-and-treatment%2F&psig=AOvVaw3uk9rAufqhphWiFAMqWoPb&ust=1518790944175891” t “_blank” Mobile Physiotherapy Clinic Ahmedabad Gujarat
306832032785056. Treatment Methods
The treatment of Erb’s Palsy can be done in a number of ways such as the occupational therapy or rehab therapy. Few of this has been discussed below:
Engage the child in exercises or activities that enhance the movement recovery as well as the strengthening of muscles.
Maintaining the range of joints through performing various exercises. This remedy pain and reduces stiffness
Offer occupation therapy in a behavior that will engage fun and play to the child especially while at home.
Encourage a culture of Self-feeding and proper feeding techniques to the child.
006. Treatment Methods
The treatment of Erb’s Palsy can be done in a number of ways such as the occupational therapy or rehab therapy. Few of this has been discussed below:
Engage the child in exercises or activities that enhance the movement recovery as well as the strengthening of muscles.
Maintaining the range of joints through performing various exercises. This remedy pain and reduces stiffness
Offer occupation therapy in a behavior that will engage fun and play to the child especially while at home.
Encourage a culture of Self-feeding and proper feeding techniques to the child.
30968952209805. The assessment technique
The occupational therapy assessment and evaluations are fundamental in establishing the nature of a disease, skills levels or the type of deficiency. Assessment can be done by checking the arm which is affected to determine if it is limped. We can also check if the child can grip an object firmly using the affected arm. Additionally, occupational therapy may be assessed by Moreover; the arm numbness can be tested to monitor well if it is active.
05. The assessment technique
The occupational therapy assessment and evaluations are fundamental in establishing the nature of a disease, skills levels or the type of deficiency. Assessment can be done by checking the arm which is affected to determine if it is limped. We can also check if the child can grip an object firmly using the affected arm. Additionally, occupational therapy may be assessed by Moreover; the arm numbness can be tested to monitor well if it is active.

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317309525927049. Red flags to watch by both the parents and clinicians.
General weakness especially on one arm at birth
Bent arm held against the baby body or at their elbow
Reduced handgrip strength of the arm that is affected
Arm numbness of the baby
Total or even partial arm paralysis condition in the baby
09. Red flags to watch by both the parents and clinicians.
General weakness especially on one arm at birth
Bent arm held against the baby body or at their elbow
Reduced handgrip strength of the arm that is affected
Arm numbness of the baby
Total or even partial arm paralysis condition in the baby
-160655946157. Expectation of healing time and/or expected outcomes in general terms
Most of the cases usually heal on their own in 3 weeks. Medical therapy and non-surgical management will restore functions after 3-6months. Some baby may not recover, and the affected hand will be small.
007. Expectation of healing time and/or expected outcomes in general terms
Most of the cases usually heal on their own in 3 weeks. Medical therapy and non-surgical management will restore functions after 3-6months. Some baby may not recover, and the affected hand will be small.