Erb-s-palsy Definition

noun

Paralysis of the arm caused by injury to the upper group of the arm's main nerves, specifically the severing of the upper trunk C5–C6 nerves.

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Erb-s-palsy Sentence Examples

  • Obstetric Erb's palsy is an injury in the upper brachial plexus involving C5 and C6 and sometimes C7.

  • However, infants with Erb's palsy that involves C7 as well as C5 and C6 have a poorer prognosis.

  • In addition Erb's palsy may lead to secondary deformities as the child grows.

  • There are numerous support groups across the United States for the families of children with Erb's palsy and other brachial plexopathies.

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