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Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Birth Injury-Erb's Palsy

If your child has suffered a birth injury, you can find yourself facing unexpected medical bills to help your child recover, or to provide permanent care for a condition that can't be reversed. Craig Goldenfarb, PA, can help you determine if a birth injury, such as Erb's palsy, is the result of medical malpractice and, if so, help you receive compensation.

Erb's palsy is a condition caused by severe stretching or tearing of a bundle of nerves in the neck that controls movement of the arm. This can occur during birth due to conditions such as:

• A rapid, emergency birth
• A large baby
• Breach birth
• Extremely long labor

If the nerves have been stretched but not damaged, chances are good for a full recovery. In fact, if the nerves have just been stretched, recovery is common within three months. Damage to the nerves, however, usually leads to permanent disability requiring extensive, long-term treatment and even surgery. Nerve grafting can restore some, but not all, of the range of movement to the arm.

If you believe your infant might be suffering from Erb's palsy, consult your pediatrician. Symptoms include:

• Inability to move one arm
• One arm held in a curved position against the body
• Lack of a proper startle reflex

Craig Goldenfarb, PA, can evaluate your case and determine if your child's injuries are due to medical malpractice. If so, we'll do everything we can to help you receive compensation to help defray medical costs so your child can receive the best possible treatment. Please contact the law offices of Craig Goldenfarb, PA for an initial consultation.

posted by Amanda at 10:18 AM

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