How are Brachial Plexus Birth Injuries Treated?
There are two types of treatment for Brachial Plexus injuries: surgical and non-surgical. 1. Non-surgical Treatment – This treatment involves Physical Therapy and thorough range of motion (ROM) exercises performed by parents multiple times through out the day. This will aid in loosening the joint and avoiding joint contracture, a permanent stiffness or “freezing” of the joint. 2. Surgical Treatment – Physicians can opt to perform surgery on the damaged nerves after three to six months of ineffective non-surgical therapy. In cases where multiple nerves are involved, more surgeries will be necessary to repair the damage. The lower the damage is on the arm (below the elbow), the less likely recovery will be due to the further distance that the nerve has to travel to the effected area. If medical malpractice during childbirth caused Erb’s palsy for your child, contact Tricities Tennessee birth injury lawyers of Evan Meade and Associates for assistance with your case.
