Erb's palsy is a nerve injury occurring in the brachial plexus, usually at birth. Though common in infants, if the same nerve plexus is damaged in adulthood through injury, the same symptoms can arise. Symptoms range from weakness and limited...
Erb's palsy is a type of injury to the nerves in the neck and shoulder called the brachial plexus. When these nerves are damaged, the arm can become weakened or even paralyzed. Infants are most commonly affected, as the brachial plexus can be...
Peripheral neuropathy refers to a condition where there is damage to the nerves located outside the central nervous system, meaning outside of the brain and the spinal cord. In many cases, pinpointing the location of the symptoms that a patient is...
Newborns often incur injuries during the birth process. Many times injuries occur as the baby passes through the birth canal, the final step before his appearance in the world. Birth canal injuries often occur in large babies, who may not fit well...
The brachial plexus is a complex of nerves that serve the arm, hand, shoulder and diaphragm. These nerves send instructions from the brain that tell the muscles how and when to move, and carry information back to the brain that allows it to sense...
The arm nerves arise from the spinal cord in the lower neck, forming a nerve bundle known as the brachial plexus. This nerve bundle splits, giving rise to the ulnar, radial and median arm nerves. Smaller branches from these nerves supply specific...
If you need to walk with crutches, you know the aches and pains that can occur with prolonged use, but there also is the possibility of more serious complications. The purpose of crutches typically is to take the weight off of an injured foot or...
According to the American Diabetic Association, there are 135,000 cases of gestational diabetes per year. In diabetes, the body does not make enough insulin to properly metabolize glucose. The extra glucose that the mother produces crosses the...
Cerebral palsy (CP) refers to a group of neurological disorders characterized by abnormal movement and coordination of the muscles. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, abnormalities in parts of the brain...
Numerous conditions can cause pain, numbness and tingling in the left arm. According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, or NIAMS, pain, numbness and tingling in the left shoulder and arm may indicate a...
