| brachial palsy |
Brachial palsy occurs when the brachial plexus (the group of nerves that supplies the arms and hands) is injured. It is most common when there is difficulty delivering the baby's shoulder, called shoulder dystocia. The baby loses the ability to flex and rotate the arm. If the injury caused bruising and swelling around the nerves, movement should return within a few months. Tearing of the nerve may result in permanent nerve damage. ...
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| brachial palsy |
In newborns, unilateral partial or total paralysis of the arm related to trauma to the brachial plexus during delivery. The extent of paralysis is determined by the nerve roots involved.
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