What Makes Brachial Plexus Injury Such a Common Birth Injury Risk?
The brachial plexus is a bundle of nerves that extends from the spinal cord. These nerves control neurological function in the shoulder, arm and hand. When an obstetrician or nurse midwife encounters problems with the delivery of a large fetus, shoulder dystocia is a fairly common complication. In other words, the baby’s shoulder can get stuck, and a doctor or midwife must be careful to not apply traction to the baby’s head. Too much force can result in a degree of trauma to the neck or shoulder, with damage to the brachial plexus a particular risk that needs to be anticipated and guarded against. For additional, detailed information on Brachial Plexus, please click on the link below Additional Information on Brachial Plexus Shoulder dystocia is a risk of childbirth under various circumstances, and brachial plexus injury is a risk of shoulder dystocia. Because our lawyers have so much experience with the investigation and litigation of brachial plexus birth injury claims, we have a hig
