Brachial Plexus Injury Can have Long-Lasting Impact
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Brachial plexus injuries very often occur during difficult births, and can result in damage to the infant’s arms and shoulder region. Often, the damage is temporary, and there will be no lasting damage to the health of the child. However, in some cases, the condition can have a long-lasting impact, and can substantially reduce movement and mobility in this area.
Hawaii birth injury lawyers often find that these injuries are caused as a result of negligence by obstetricians or other medical personnel in the delivery room, who may pull the baby's shoulders to release the baby from the mother’s body. Brachial plexus injuries are much more likely to occur during a breech delivery, in which the shoulder becomes stuck once the baby's head has emerged from the birth canal. Babies, who are larger than the average size, may also have a much higher risk of suffering such injuries.
When a baby has suffered an injury like this, it may not be able to move the upper or lower arm or hand, and may hold the arm slightly bent and held against the body. A doctor will first conduct a physical examination to confirm the symptoms of brachial plexus injury, like the inability to move the upper or lower arm or hand.
It’s important that these tests be conducted as soon as possible, and the damage be rectified quickly, because these injuries, if left untreated, can cause long term damage. While many babies recover within a period of six months, in the other babies, the damage may be more severe. In serious cases, there may be a partial or complete loss of function of the nerves in the region, causing long-term paralysis.
AUTHOR: Mark Davis
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When a baby has suffered an injury like this, it may not be able to move the upper or lower arm or hand, and may hold the arm slightly bent and held against the body. A doctor will first conduct a physical examination to confirm the symptoms of brachial plexus injury, like the inability to move the upper or lower arm or hand.
It’s important that these tests be conducted as soon as possible, and the damage be rectified quickly, because these injuries, if left untreated, can cause long term damage. While many babies recover within a period of six months, in the other babies, the damage may be more severe. In serious cases, there may be a partial or complete loss of function of the nerves in the region, causing long-term paralysis.
AUTHOR: Mark Davis
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Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication, it is not intended to provide legal advice as individual situations will differ and should be discussed with an expert and/or lawyer. For specific technical or legal advice on the information provided and related topics, please contact the author.
